Your Blue Medicare Supplement plan benefits
Medical benefits
Your Blue Medicare Supplement℠ plan covers Medicare deductibles and coinsurance for a variety of health needs:
- Hospital stays
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Diagnostic tests
- Medications
- Surgical services
- Medical supplies
Your Outline of Coverage includes important information about what you pay for services. Visit Blue Connect℠ to see your coverage and payment details.
Stay fit and active
Exercise programs can help you build an active lifestyle. Many of our Medicare plans include this benefit. You can:
- Choose from a variety of participating fitness centers.
- Get videos for at-home workouts.
- Work one-on-one with a trained health coach.
You can learn more about exercise programs in your Blue Connect member portal.1
Discounts on health and wellness
With Blue 365®, you can save on almost everything you need to support a healthy lifestyle at no additional cost.
- Discounts at top health and wellness retailers
- Deals to help members stay happy and healthy
- Discounts on goods and services, such as laser eye surgery, medical bracelets, and more
Simply register for Blue 365 discounts, and we'll send alerts right to your email inbox.1
Hearing benefits
Taking care of your hearing is important. The TruHearing® plan covers one hearing aid, per ear, per year for a low copayment:
- $699 for TruHearing Advanced hearing aids
- $999 for TruHearing Premium hearing aids
As part of the TruHearing program, a licensed provider will consult with you about your hearing aid options that best fit your lifestyle and needs.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 866-201-9212 (TTY: 771) from 8 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday.1
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Find the care that's right for you
Find doctors, facilities, prescriptions, and more. Explore care options, or log in to Blue Connect℠ to search existing coverage.
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Flexible plans
You're not locked into a plan that doesn't fit your needs. If what you need changes, our exclusive Blue-to-Blue℠ program can help you switch to a plan that fits you better:
- Without additional medical exams
- Without additional health questions
For more information, call 800-478-0583 (TTY: 711).
About your policy
Your policy is your insurance contract. Log in to the member portal on Blue Connect to read your policy and understand your rights and duties and those belonging to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC).
Blue Medicare Supplement plans have some limitations and exclusions. For example, Blue Cross NC does not provide benefits for services, supplies or charges that are:
- Not Medicare-eligible expenses under the Medicare program unless otherwise noted
- Incurred prior to the effective date of coverage, including any expenses when a subscriber is an inpatient on the effective date of coverage
- Payable under Medicare
If you're enrolled in a plan, you'll receive a policy and outline of coverage that will contain detailed information about your plan benefits, exclusions, and limations. Your policy is your insurance contract. Please read your policy to understand all your rights and duties and those belonging to Blue Cross NC.
If there is any difference between what you read here and your insurance policy, the provisions of the policy will rule. Neither Blue Cross NC nor its agents are affiliated with Medicare or endorsed by the US government.
Disclosures:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an HMO, HMO-POS, PPO and PDP plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina depends on contract renewal.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Senior Health DBA Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an HMO-POS D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a NC State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC). Enrollment in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Senior Health depends upon contract renewal.
Blue Medicare Supplement plans offered: [Plan A: BMS A, 1/24, Plan G: BMS G, 1/24, Plan HI DED G: BMS HDG, 1/24, Plan K: BMS K, 1/24, Plan N: BMS N, 1/24.]
Blue Medicare Supplement is not endorsed by or affiliated with the United States Government or the federal Medicare program.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, mental or physical disability, health status, claims experience, medical history, genetic information, evidence of insurability, sexual orientation or source of payment. All Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina items and services are available to all eligible beneficiaries in the service area.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) offers several decision-support tools to aid you in making decisions around your health care experience. These tools are offered for your convenience and should be used only as reference tools. You should consult your own legal counsel, tax advisor or personal physician as applicable throughout your health care experience.
Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Plan members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services.
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Current as of 07/12/2024 | Y0079_12318_M CMS Accepted 08282024 | U36079, 6/24
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