Blue Shield of California Medicare member resources
Blue Shield of California Medicare or Medicare Supplement plan members have access to robust support programs and great benefits.
Support programs
You may be eligible for county, state, and federal programs. These programs can help support your health care needs and lower costs.
Medicare Supplement plan member discounts
From hearing aids to alternative care and more, learn about programs that can help Blue Shield of California Medicare Supplement plan members save money.*
Medicare appeals and grievances
Learn how to file a formal complaint. Do this if you have concerns about any part of your care.
Stay healthy all year long
Access the Blue Living Newsletter and other helpful resources that have health tips, information about Blue Shield benefits, and more.
Authorization decisions
Access the criteria used to make decisions about the medical care you receive.
Plan documents
Medicare Advantage Plan documents
Summary of Benefits (SOB), Evidence of Coverage (EOC), Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) for 2024,
Medicare Star Ratings, and other plan documents
Medicare Supplement plan documents
Summary of Benefits (SOB), Evidence of Coverage (EOC), and other plan documents
Prescription Drug Plan documents
Summary of Benefits (SOB), Evidence of Coverage (EOC), Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) for 2024,
Medicare Star Ratings, and other plan documents
*These discount program services are not covered benefits of Blue Shield health plans and none of the terms or conditions of Blue Shield health plans apply. Discount program services are available to all members with a Blue Shield medical, dental, vision, or life insurance plan.
The network of practitioners and facilities in the discount programs are managed by the external program administrators identified below, including any screening and credentialing of practitioners. Blue Shield does not review the services provided by discount program providers for medical necessity or efficacy. Nor does Blue Shield make any recommendations, representations, claims, or guarantees regarding the practitioners, their availability, fees, services, or products.
Some services offered through the discount program may already be included as part of the Blue Shield plan covered benefits. Members should access those covered services prior to using the discount program.
Blue Shield reserves the right to terminate these programs at any time without notice.
Members who are not satisfied with products or services received from the discount program may use Blue Shield's grievance process described in the Grievance Process section of the Evidence of Coverage or Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Blue Shield reserves the right to terminate this program at any time without notice.
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Page last updated: 1/1/2024