Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (D-SNP) Plan Details for Orange County, CA
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Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (D-SNP) is a Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan. The 2025 Annual Enrollment period starts October 15. Plan benefits begin January 1.
This plan is required to provide all of the same benefits as Original Medicare, but out-of-pocket costs are different. This private health insurance option may include extra benefits not covered by Medicare Part A or Part B.
Eligible individuals must meet all Dual-Eligible SNP qualification requirements to join this Blue Shield of California D-SNP plan.
| Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | H2819-003-0 |
| Plan Type: | HMO D-SNP |
| Plan Year: | 2025 |
| Premium: | $0.00/mo Plus your Part B premium. |
| Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | 9,350.00 /yr |
| Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
| Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced $590.00 deductible |
| Supplemental Benefits: | Vision, Hearing |
| Availability: | Orange County, CA |
| Insured By: | Blue Shield of California |
| Summary of Benefits |
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Health Plan Cost Sharing & Benefits
The following table is a summary of the most common out-of-pocket costs you will incur if you join this Blue Shield of California plan:
Doctor's Office Visits
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Primary: | $0 Copay |
| Specialist: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
Emergency, Urgent, and Inpatient Hospital Coverage
| Service | Enrollee Cost |
|---|---|
| Emergency room care: | $0 Copay |
| Urgent care: | $0 Copay |
| Ground ambulance: | $0 Copay |
| Inpatient hospital care: | Coming Soon |
| Skilled Nursing Facility: | Unknown |
Foot Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Foot Exams and Treatments (Medicare-covered): | $0 Copay Referral Required |
| Routine Foot Care: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
Chiropractic Care
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered chiropractic: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
| Routine chiropractic: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
Mental Health Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy: | $0 Copay |
| Outpatient group therapy: | $0 Copay |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care: | Coming Soon |
Rehabilitation Services
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
| Occupational therapy: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Durable medical equipment: | $0 Copay Prior Authorization Required |
| Prosthetics: | $0 Copay |
Diagnostics, Lab Services, and Imaging
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
| Lab services: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
| Outpatient x-rays: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures: | $0 Copay Referral Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Service | Enrollee Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Chemotherapy: | $0 Copay |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered): | $0 Copay |
Dental Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare Covered Preventive Dental | 20% Coinsurance |
| 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 | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision Services
| Service | Member Cost (in-network) |
|---|---|
| Medicare-covered eye exam (in-network) | 20% Coinsurance |
| Routine eye exam (in-network) | Covered Limits may apply |
| Eyewear benefits | None |
Feel free to download our Blue Shield TotalDual Plan Summary of Benefits information.
Prescription Drug Plan Costs & Benefits
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP). Enhanced plans have a higher actuarial value than basic plans. Actuarial value simply refers to the percentage of cost that's covered by the plan.
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: | $(3.80) |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $3.80 |
| 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 $590.00. 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 TotalDual Plan has out-of-pocket costs you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic* | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Generic | 25.00% | 0.00% | |
| Preferred Brand | 25.00% | 0.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25.00% | 0.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 25.00% | 25.00% | |
| *The Part D deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Rating Marks
Each year Medicare rates D-SNP plans, using a 5-star rating system, in nine major categories. These ratings are designed to help you understand the quality of care and service you can expect if you qualify and choose to join Blue Shield TotalDual Plan .
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2025 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | Plan too new to be measured |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | Plan too new to be measured |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | Plan too new to be measured |
| Health Plan Customer Service | Plan too new to be measured |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing | Plan too new to be measured |
Additional D-SNP Plan Options
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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 Advantage program on www.medicare.gov.
Health Plan Compatibility
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are generally incompatible with most other health insurance options. Enrolling in an SNP plan while having Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B will result in disenrollment from Original Medicare. Additionally, it is not possible to simultaneously hold a Medicare Supplement Insurance policy and be part of an SNP plan.
With a D-SNP, members keep the same Medicaid plan and Medicaid benefits. If you are a Veteran and have VA Health Benefits, you may be able to care from your local VA hospital.
Citations & References
- Blue Shield of California, http://blueshieldca.com/medicare, Last Accessed October 13, 2024
- Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in California", Last Accessed October 1, 2024
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed October 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed October 5, 2024
Plans Offered
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