Blue MedicareRx is the Medicare-approved prescription drug coverage (Part D) offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Back to top
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