Document Number:
SB24-106
Revision #:
v2.01.1
Date Published:
3/18/2024
2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits
Page 106
Section 5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits
Page 106
Benefit Description
Covered Medication and Supplies (cont.)
Asthma Medications (cont.)
Standard Option - You Pay
Basic Option - You Pay
Continued from previous page:
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 1 (generic drug): $5 copayment
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $30 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($90 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply)
Mail Service Prescription Drug Program:
Note: You must obtain prior approval for certain drugs before Mail Service will fill your prescription. See Section 3.
Note: See earlier in this section for Tier 3, 4 and 5 prescription drug benefits.
Standard Option - You Pay
Tier 1 (generic drug): $5 copayment (no deductible)
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $65 copayment (no deductible)
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 1 (generic drug): $5 copayment
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $75 copayment
Covered Medication and Supplies (cont.)
Asthma Medications (cont.)
Standard Option - You Pay
Basic Option - You Pay
Continued from previous page:
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 1 (generic drug): $5 copayment
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $30 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($90 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply)
Mail Service Prescription Drug Program:
Note: You must obtain prior approval for certain drugs before Mail Service will fill your prescription. See Section 3.
Note: See earlier in this section for Tier 3, 4 and 5 prescription drug benefits.
Standard Option - You Pay
Tier 1 (generic drug): $5 copayment (no deductible)
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $65 copayment (no deductible)
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 1 (generic drug): $5 copayment
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $75 copayment
Benefit Description
Other Preferred Diabetic Medications, Test Strips, and Supplies
Preferred Retail Pharmacies:
Standard Option - You Pay
Tier 2 (preferred diabetic medications and supplies): 20% of the Plan allowance for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply (no deductible)
Tier 2 (preferred insulins): $35 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($65 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply) (no deductible)
Non-preferred retail pharmacies: You pay all charges
Basic Option - You Pay
Tier 2 (preferred diabetic medications and supplies): $35 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($65 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply)
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drugs): $30 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($60 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply)
Mail Service Prescription Drug Program:
Note: See earlier in this section for Tier 2, 3, 4, and 5 prescription drug benefits.
Benefits will be provided for syringes, pens and pen needles and test strips at Tier 2 (diabetic medications and supplies) for Standard Option members, and Basic Option members with primary Medicare Part B, through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program.
Standard Option - You Pay
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $40 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply (no deductible)
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drugs) $50 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply
Other Preferred Diabetic Medications, Test Strips, and Supplies
Preferred Retail Pharmacies:
Standard Option - You Pay
Tier 2 (preferred diabetic medications and supplies): 20% of the Plan allowance for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply (no deductible)
Tier 2 (preferred insulins): $35 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($65 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply) (no deductible)
Non-preferred retail pharmacies: You pay all charges
Basic Option - You Pay
Tier 2 (preferred diabetic medications and supplies): $35 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($65 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply)
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drugs): $30 copayment for each purchase of up to a 30-day supply ($60 copayment for a 31 to 90-day supply)
Mail Service Prescription Drug Program:
Note: See earlier in this section for Tier 2, 3, 4, and 5 prescription drug benefits.
Benefits will be provided for syringes, pens and pen needles and test strips at Tier 2 (diabetic medications and supplies) for Standard Option members, and Basic Option members with primary Medicare Part B, through the Mail Service Prescription Drug Program.
Standard Option - You Pay
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drug): $40 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply (no deductible)
Basic Option - When Medicare Part B is primary, you pay the following:
Tier 2 (preferred brand-name drugs) $50 copayment for each purchase of up to a 90-day supply
Covered Medication and Supplies - continued on next page