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What is Blue MedicareRx?
How much does it cost?

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What is Blue MedicareRx?

Blue MedicareRx is the Medicare-approved prescription drug coverage (Part D) offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
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How much does it cost?

The cost varies depending on the plan you select. Understanding that not everyone has the same needs, Blue MedicareRx offers you the choice of three plans: Standard, Value and Plus. Below is a brief description of each plan or review a complete Benefits Summary(PDF).

Standard Plan - Basic coverage equal to the federal government's minimum requirements for coverage. Recommended for those who:

  • Have low or no prescription drug usage
  • Prefer lower copayments for generics in exchange for a deductible
  • Monthly Premium: $37.90

Value Plan - Broad coverage with no deductible. Recommended for those who:

  • Have no, low or moderate prescription drug usage
  • Prefer a plan with no deductible - coverage from the first prescription filled
  • Monthly Premium: $30.50

Plus Plan - Extensive coverage with generic prescription drugs covered while in the coverage gap. Recommended for those who:

  • Have moderate to heavy prescription drug usage
  • Prefer continuous coverage
  • Monthly Premium: $77.50

The premiums listed do not include the amount you pay for your Medicare Part B premium.

Your level of
extra help

Monthly premium for the Blue MedicareRx Standard Plan

Monthly premium for the Blue MedicareRx Value Plan

Monthly premium for the Blue MedicareRx Plus Plan

100%

$7.70

$0.30

$47.30

75%

$15.30

$7.90

$54.90

50%

$22.80

$15.40

$62.40

25%

$30.40

$23.00

$70.00

This chart applies to all Blue MedicareRx plans (Standard, Value, and Plus)

If you pay up to
this much in 2008

You will pay up to
this much in 2009

$0 deductible

$0 deductible

$53 deductible

$60 deductible

$1.05 for generics and brands that are treated as generics
$3.10 for brand name drugs

$1.10 for generics and brands that are treated as generics
$3.20 for brand name drugs

$2.25 for generics and brands that are treated as generics
$5.60 for brand name drugs

$2.40 for generics and brands that are treated as generics
$6.00 for brand name drugs

No more than 15% co-insurance for all drugs

No more than 15% co-insurance for all drugs

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