Medicare Supplement Plans

With Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plans, you have the flexibility to see any doctor that accepts Medicare and can enjoy up to $3,000 in extra benefits.¹ Call today to learn more (800) 260-9607.

Why choose a Medicare Supplement plan? Medicare Supplement plan (also known as Medigap) can help cover the healthcare costs not covered by Original Medicare, including some copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Medicare Supplement plans also provide the flexibility to choose any doctor that accepts Medicare and can include added benefits to complement your coverage.
Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plans With our plans, you can see any doctor that accepts Medicare. Choose from five plan options.

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Medicare Supplement plan vs. Medicare Advantage Plan

Medicare Advantage Plans combine the benefits of Original Medicare with other benefits, like prescription drug coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans may have more restricted provider networks, depending on the plan. A person with this type of plan may pay a premium, copayments, and a deductible. Medicare Supplement plans are accepted by any medical provider that accepts Medicare, and help cover coinsurance, copayment, and deductible expenses. Though Medicare Supplement plans don’t include prescription drug coverage, you can complement your coverage with one a standalone prescription drug plan.

Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare Supplement plans do not cover prescription drugs. However, you do have options available with Prescription Drug plans.

Medicare Dental Plans

Medicare Supplement plans do not cover dental benefits. Complete your Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plan with one of our dental plans.

Medicare Vision Benefits

Plan G Extra and Plan F Extra 2 include vision coverage for costs that are not traditionally covered by Original Medicare, such as: eye exam, frames, eyeglass lenses, or contact lenses.

• Welcome to Medicare rate savings: New to Medicare Part B? Save $300 your first year ($25 a month for 12 months) through our Welcome to Medicare Rate Savings Program. 7, 8
• Household savings : Save 7% off your combined individual plan rates when you and another member of your household enroll in the same plan type through our Household Savings Program. 7, 11
• AutoPay savings: Save $3 a month for the convenience of AutoPay – and have your monthly dues automatically deducted from your checking or savings account – so you never miss a payment. 7
• Dental savings: Save $3 a month for the first six months on your dental rates when you enroll in one of our dental plans at the same time you enroll in your Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plan. 7

Guaranteed acceptance criteria

Certain situations qualify you for guaranteed acceptance in a Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plan. Read our Guaranteed Acceptance guide to determine if you qualify.

Already have a Medicare Supplement plan?

Switching to a Blue Shield plan can be simple. You can transfer to an open plan of equal or lesser value during your Open Enrollment Period, starting on the first day of your birthday month and ending 60 days after your birthday, without going through underwriting. (That means no medical exam is required.)

You can also transfer to a Medicare Supplement plan with richer benefits if you like. However, you may have to complete a new application and go through underwriting to do so. We accept transfer applications as early as 60 days prior to your birthday month.

Note: Extra/Innovative plans are considered “equal to” the baseline plan of that type. Subscribers currently enrolled in Medicare Supplement Plan F can transfer to Plan F Extra 2 , and members currently enrolled in Plan G can transfer to Plan G Extra during their annual Open Enrollment Period without underwriting. (That means no medical exam is required.)