RxBLUE offers prescription drug coverage from a company with a 73-year tradition of reliability and strength. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s RxBLUE plan for 2008 offers lower premiums, a comprehensive formulary and a wide selection of pharmacies.
Read on to learn about RxBLUE for 2008. View our RxBLUE product brochure or request more information to find out how RxBLUE is the right choice for you!
Benefits Summary
- Lower premium payments
- Low copayments—including $0 for some generics
- A formulary that includes ALL Medicare Part D-approved drugs
- A network of more than 1,000 pharmacies
- A $200 deductible on brand-name drugs
- Automatic claims filing on your behalf
- Monthly tracking of your year-to-date prescription drug spending whenever you fill a prescription
- Protection from catastrophic drug expenses
- Local, dependable customer service from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Plan Outline
The 2008 RxBLUE plan is outlined in the chart below.
RxBLUE has a tiered payment structure. That means, during your initial coverage, you might pay a low, fixed amount (copayment) or a coinsurance percentage for each drug, depending on the drug type (tier). All brand-name drugs are subject to a $200 deductible before copayment and coinsurance amounts are applicable.
Until your total drug costs reach $2,510, you will pay the amounts below, and RxBLUE will cover the difference. These amounts will be paid for brand-name drugs after the $200 deductible is met.
| Tier 1 |
$0 |
Value Generic |
| Tier 2 |
$5 |
Generic |
| Tier 3 |
$30 |
Preferred Brand |
| Tier 4 |
$70 |
Non-Preferred Brand |
| Tier 5 |
25% |
Member Coinsurance for Specialty Drugs |
After your total drug costs (the combined amount both you and RxBLUE pay) reach $2,510, you will pay 100% of your drug costs. Please always continue to use your member ID card to receive the benefit of our discounted rates.
When you reach $4,050 out-of-pocket, you qualify for catastrophic coverage, meaning you pay the greater of 5% coinsurance or $2.25 for generics and $5.60 for all other drugs.
Premium Information
The RxBLUE premium for 2008 is $36.30 per month. Lower premiums and coinsurance payments are available for those who have qualified for additional assistance. Find out more about qualifying for additional assistance.
You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium if it is not otherwise paid for under Medicaid or another third party.
Learn more about RxBLUE
To find out if RxBLUE is right for you, request more information or view the PDF documents* below. These PDF documents* will help you learn as much as possible about the 2008 RxBLUE plan.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has contracted with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to offer RxBLUE, a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
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