Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) H0504-026-0 Plan Details
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*CMS rated this Blue Shield of California plan (H0504-026-0) 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with a prescription drug plan. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1.
Blue Shield 65 Plus Basic Details
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H0504-026-0 |
| Plan Type: | HMO |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 2,700.00 /yr |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced, $0.00 deductible |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | See List |
| Insured By: | Blue Shield of California |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Blue Shield of California Out-of-Pocket Costs
This Blue Shield of California Part C plan has cost-sharing. These are costs you pay out-of-pocket when you use approved health services. The following table summarizes the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs in plan H0504-026-0.
NOTE: Certain preventive services are covered 100% by the plan as a Part B benefit.
Doctor's Office Visits
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Primary: | Not Covered |
| Specialist: | $5 Copay Referral Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $140 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $10 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $250 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | $75.00 per day for days 1 through 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 and beyond |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | $0.00 per day for days 1 through 20 $120.00 per day for days 21 and beyond |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $5 Copay Referral Required |
| Routine Foot Care: | Not Covered |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $5 Copay Referral Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $30 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $30 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | $900.00 per stay |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $25 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $25 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | Not Covered |
| Durable medical equipment: | 20% Coinsurance Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | 20% Coinsurance |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | $25 Copay Referral Required |
| Lab services: | Not Covered |
| Outpatient x-rays: | Not Covered |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | Not Covered |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | 20% Coinsurance |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | 20% Coinsurance |
Dental Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare Covered Preventive Dental | Not Covered |
| Oral exam | Not Covered |
| Dental x-rays | Not Covered |
| Cleaning | Not Covered |
| Periodontics | Not Covered |
| Endodontics | Not Covered |
| Restorative Services | Not Covered |
Hearing Aids and Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Fitting/evaluation | Covered Limits may apply |
| Hearing aids | Not Covered |
| Hearing exam | Not Covered |
Vision Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered eye exam (in-network) | $ to $5 Copay |
| Routine eye exam (in-network) | $ to $10 Copay 1 Every year |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Blue Shield 65 Plus Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Plan Costs & Benefits
Blue Shield 65 Plus includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). Enhanced plans offer greater coverage than basic plans, typically providing lower cost-sharing, broader drug coverage, and additional benefits, such as covering drugs not included in the standard formulary. These plans usually have higher premiums due to the extra coverage and flexibility they provide, but they cover a larger percentage of overall drug costs.
As of 2023, approximately 75% of people on Medicare are enrolled in enhanced plans.
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although the prescription drug plan (Part D) premium is bundled with the total plan cost, some plans have supplemental costs and/or offer low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. LIS, also known as Extra Help, is a Social Security program that helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Part D costs.
The following table outlines the premium details of this prescription drug plan.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $(11.90) |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $11.90 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $29.66 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $0.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
If you would like more information about the Extra Help program, you can refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $0.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before Blue Shield of California begins paying its share.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, Blue Shield 65 Plus has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | Out of Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| Generic | $10.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 |
| Preferred Brand | $40.00 | $0.00 | $47.00 |
| Non-Preferred Drug | $95.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Specialty Tier | 33.00% | 33.00% | 33.00% |
| *The Part D deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
Each year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates health plans (Part C) and drug plans (Part D) in several major categories using a 5-star rating system. These ratings are designed to help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you join Blue Shield 65 Plus .
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2025 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
| Health Plan Customer Service | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Plan Availability
Blue Shield 65 Plus (H0504-026-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):
Additional Plan Options
The Medicare Part C program offers a myriad of HMO, PPO, and PFFS plan options, including these plans:
- H0504-026-0: Blue Shield 65 Plus ()
- H0504-043-0: Blue Shield Inspire ()
- H0504-021-0: Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2 ()
- H0504-047-0: Blue Shield Inspire ()
- H0504-038-0: Blue Shield 65 Plus ()
- H0504-039-0: Blue Shield 65 Plus ()
- H0504-017-0: Blue Shield 65 Plus ()
If you are enrolled in a Part C plan with prescription drug coverage, you cannot be enrolled in a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, regardless of your chosen insurance company.
You cannot be enrolled in a Part C health plan and simultaneously hold Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). Medicare Supplement plans are only compatible with Medicare Parts A and B.
Contact Blue Shield of California
| Website: | Blue Shield of California Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Providers: | Blue Shield of California Providers Page |
| Formulary: | Blue Shield of California Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Blue Shield of California Pharmacy Page |
| New Member Health Plan Help: | (888)534-4263 |
| New Member Health Plan TTY: | 711 |
| New Member Part D Help: | (888)534-4263 |
| New Member Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
If you qualify for Medicare benefits but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. You can learn more about the Medicare Part C program on www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Citations & References
- Blue Shield of California, http://blueshieldca.com/medicare, Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plans cover all Medicare services", Last Accessed February 20, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How Original Medicare Works", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare & You in Different Formats", Last Accessed February 19, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Covers", Last Accessed February 7, 2023
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed February 21, 2024
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