Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)
Blue Shield of California contracts with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer two prescription drug plans to serve Medicare beneficiaries in the entire state of California.
Whether your clients are looking for drug coverage to complement their Medicare Supplement plan or a standalone Medicare prescription drug plan, you can offer a Blue Shield plan that fits their needs.
| Effective January 1, 2026 | Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) | Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium1 | $210.00 |
$252.60 |
Deductible (if applicable) doesn’t apply to covered insulin products and most adult Part D Vaccines IRA Insulins (Part D covered insulin) Members won’t pay more than $35 for a one-month supply of each insulin product covered by our plan, no matter what cost-sharing tier it’s on, even if member hasn't paid their deductible |
$700 | $200 (Tier 1 and 2 excluded) |
Medicare Part D Vaccine Our plan covers most Part D vaccines at no cost to you even if you haven’t paid your deductible (if applicable). Call Customer Service for more information. |
$0 | $0 |
| Copays and coinsurance amounts are for a 30-day supply at network pharmacies* that offer preferred cost-sharing. | ||
| Tier 1 Preferred Generic Drugs | $50 copayment | $0 copayment |
| Tier 2 Generic Drugs | $97 copayment | $7 copayment |
| Tier 3 Preferred Brand Drugs | 19% coinsurance | 20% coinsurance |
| Tier 3 Covered Insulins | The lesser of $35 copayment or 19% coinsurance | The lesser of $35 copayment or 20% coinsurance |
| Tier 4 Non-Preferred Drugs | 40% coinsurance | 30% coinsurance |
| Tier 4 Covered Insulins | The lesser of $35 copayment or 25% coinsurance | The lesser of $35 copayment or 25% coinsurance |
| Tier 5 Specialty Tier Drugs | 25% coinsurance | 31% coinsurance |
*Pharmacies with preferred cost-sharing2 Albertsons/Osco/Savon, Costco, CVS Pharmacy® (including CVS Pharmacy at Target), Safeway, and Vons
Who is eligible?
- California residents who have Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B (or have both Medicare Part A and Part B)
Selling our PDP plans
You can market and sell our PDP plans during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 to December 7.
Earn market-competitive commissions on every sale. This includes sales outside of the Medicare Annual Enrollment, to individuals who are new to Medicare and eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. Remember, you must be certified each year through AHIP and pass Blue Shield’s product-specific training. Also, you must be individually appointed with Blue Shield or endorsed through an agency that is appointed with Blue Shield to earn commissions. Get started today.
1 Members must continue to pay their Medicare Part B premium.
2 The Formulary and/or Pharmacy network may change at any time. Members will receive notice when necessary.
Blue Shield of California’s pharmacy network includes limited lower-cost, pharmacies with preferred cost sharing in certain counties within California. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including whether there are any lower-cost pharmacies with preferred cost sharing in your area, please call Customer Service at (888) 239-6469 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT, seven days a week, or consult the online pharmacy directory at blueshieldca.com/medpharmacy2027.
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Page last updated 10/1/2026
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