2024 Blue Shield TotalDual Plan D-SNP: H2819-003-0 by Blue Shield of California
What is Plan H2819-003-0 by Blue Shield of California?
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan is a D-SNP Medicare Advantage plan, by Blue Shield of California, for 2024. It has a HMO provider network. Delivery of healthcare services and costs are significantly different than in Original Medicare, and the plan offers additional benefits that are not included with Medicare Part A and Part B.
You must meet all qualification requirements to join this D-SNP plan.
Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | H2819-003-0 |
Plan Type: | HMO |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $40.10/mo Plus your Part B premium. |
Health Plan Deductible: | $0.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Maximum: | /yr |
Part B Reduction: | $0.00/mo |
Drug Plan Benefit: | Enhanced $545.00 deductible |
Rx Gap Coverage: | {gap} |
Supplemental Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
Availability: | See List |
Insured By: | Blue Shield of California |
Summary of Benefits |
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Health Plan Costs & Benefits
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan. HMO plan members usually receive health care services through the plan’s local network of providers. Referrals are almost always required to see a specialist and other providers. However, Blue Shield TotalDual Plan does allow out-of-network care for emergencies and out-of-area dialysis.
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:
Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Doctor Visits (In-Network) | |
Primary: | 0% Coinsurance |
Specialist: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline): | |
Preventive care: | 0% Coinsurance |
Foot Care (In-Network) | |
Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered): | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Routine foot care: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Chiropractic Care (In-Network) | |
Medicare-covered chiropractic care: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Routine chiropractic care: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Emergency Care / Urgent Care | |
Emergency room care: | 0% Coinsurance |
Urgent care: | 0% Coinsurance |
Ground ambulance: | 0% Coinsurance |
Inpatient hospital coverage: | Coming Soon |
Outpatient hospital coverage: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Skilled Nursing Facility: | Unknown |
Optional supplemental benefits: | Not Covered |
Mental Health Services (In-Network) | |
Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | 0% Coinsurance |
Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist: | 0% Coinsurance |
Inpatient hospital - psychiatric: | Coming Soon |
Outpatient group therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance |
Outpatient individual therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Rehabilitation Services (In-Network) | |
Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Occupational therapy visit: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required, Referral Required |
Medical Equipment / Supplies (In-Network) | |
Diabetes supplies: | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen): | 0% Coinsurance Authorization Required |
Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs): | 0% Coinsurance |
Diagnostic Procedures / Lab Services / Imaging (In-Network) | |
Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI): | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Lab services: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Outpatient x-rays: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Diagnostic tests and procedures: | 0% Coinsurance Referral Required |
Medicare Part B Drugs (In-Network) | |
Chemotherapy: | 0% Coinsurance |
Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) | 0% Coinsurance |
Feel free to download our Blue Shield TotalDual Plan Summary of Benefits information.
Supplemental Health Plan Benefits (H2819-003-0)
The following is a summary of the supplemental benefits Blue Shield of California includes with this plan:
Supplemental Healthcare Service | Member Cost |
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Preventive Dental | Maximum dental benefit: | Non Specified |
Oral exam (In-Network) | Covered |
Fluoride treatment (In-Network) | Covered |
Dental x-ray(s) (In-Network) | Covered |
Cleaning (In-Network) | Covered |
Comprehensive Dental | |
Periodontics (In-Network) | Covered |
Non-routine services (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Diagnostic services (In-Network) | Covered |
Extractions (In-Network) | Covered |
Endodontics (In-Network) | Covered |
Restorative services (In-Network) | Covered |
Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services (In-Network) | Covered |
Hearing | |
Fitting/evaluation (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing aids (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Hearing exam (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Vision | Maximum vision benefit: | Non Specified |
Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) (In-Network) | Not Covered |
Routine eye exam (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Contact lenses (In-Network) | Covered Limits may apply |
Additional Supplemental Benefits
None specified.
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. The following table outlines the prescription drug plan premium details of this plan.
Basic Part D Premium: | $40.10 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $40.10 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $0.00 |
For more information about the Low-Income Subsidy (aka, "Extra Help") program, refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $545.00. This is the amount you must pay at the pharmacy before Blue Shield of California begins paying its share.
NOTE: The deductible does not apply to one or more drug tiers in this plan (see "Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs" below).
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 that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.
Drug Tier | Preferred | Standard |
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1 (Preferred Generic) | N/A | $0.00 copay (deductible does not apply) |
2 (Generic) | N/A | 25% |
3 (Preferred Brand) | N/A | 25% |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | N/A | 25% |
5 (Specialty Tier) | N/A | 25% |
CMS 5-Star Rating Marks
Each year CMS rates Medicare Special Needs Plans in nine broad categories based on a 5-star system. The table below shows the quality ratings for this Blue Shield of California plan.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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2024 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 | Plan too new to be measured |
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 |
How to Qualify to Enroll in
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan
To qualify for enrollment in Blue Shield TotalDual Plan in County, you must be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. To be eligible for Medicare, you must be age 65 or older, or have Social Security Disability Insurance for 24 months. To be eligible for Medicaid, your income and assets must be at or below 's state thresholds.
Before enrolling in Blue Shield TotalDual Plan, or any other dual-eligible SNP, be sure to ask the following questions:
- What costs should I expect to pay out-of-pocket (premiums, deductibles, copayments)?
- Will I be able to use my doctors? Are they in the plan's network?
- Are the plan's in-network providers and facilities in convenient locations?
- Does the plan provide coverage for services I receive from out-of-network providers?
- Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
- Are my medications on the Part D plan's formulary? What if I can't afford my medications?
- What special accommodations does the plan make for persons with disabilities?
- Does the plan offer free meal delivery after a stay in the hospital?
- What help is offered for caregivers? Is adult day care covered?
- Does the plan offer a prepaid card for over the counter medications and covered groceries?
Plan Availability
Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (H2819-003-0) is available in the following locations (click to open):
Additional D-SNP Plan Options
Here are some additional Medicare SNP plans that might be worth reviewing:
- H2819-003-0: Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (D-SNP)
- H2819-002-0: Blue Shield Inspire (D-SNP)
- H2819-001-0: Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (D-SNP)
Contact Blue Shield of California
Plan Website: | http://blueshieldca.com/medicare |
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Formulay Information: | http://blueshieldca.com/medpharmacy2024 |
Pharmacy Information: | Blue Shield of California Pharmacy Page |
Prospective Members: | (888)534-4263 |
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.
Plans Offered
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Cigna Healthcare, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Premera Blue Cross, Medica Central Health Plan, SCAN Health Plan, Scott and White Health Plan now part of Baylor Scott & White Health, UnitedHealthcare(R), and Wellcare.
Citations & References
- Blue Shield of California, http://blueshieldca.com/medicare, Last Accessed October 13, 2023
- Medicaid.gov, "Medicaid & CHIP in ", Last Accessed January 4, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)", Last Accessed January 20, 2023
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files, Last Accessed January 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance, Last Accessed January 2, 2024
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package, Last Accessed January 3, 2024