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Where are you on your journey to Medicare coverage?
Learn about the different types of Medicare plans and find what fits your needs.
Blue is here for you
As you approach your 65th birthday, Arkansas Blue Medicare is here to help you get what you want most out of your Medicare plan.
Medicare Advantage (MA)
- Medicare Advantage plans are an alternative to Original Medicare coverage
- Plans provide comprehensive coverage including dental, hearing, vision and prescription drugs
- Access to the doctors you know and trust
Medicare Supplement (MS)
- Medicare Supplement plans give you protection for the 20% of medical costs not covered by Original Medicare
- Plans give you the freedom to see any doctor who accepts Medicare
- Flexibility to add a prescription drug plan
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)
- Stand-alone PDPs offer coverage for medications and vaccines
- Combine with a Medicare Supplement plan
- Combine with Original Medicare
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Learn more about Medicare plans and eligibility
Medicare Basics
You have options when it comes to selecting your Medicare coverage. Explore the basic parts of Medicare.
Learn more about MedicareEligibility and enrollment
It's important to understand when you are eligible for Medicare, how to enroll and what to do if you are working past 65.
Learn more about Eligibility and enrollment>We’re here to help answer your questions about your Medicare plan needs.
800-392-2583
Schedule a phone appointment with a local representative.
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Choose a Medicare plan that fits your goals, needs and budget.
Medicare Advantage plans offer real savings and outstanding value
Want to coordinate all of your health coverage needs under a single provider? Have a chronic medical condition? Interested in getting dental, hearing and vision coverage for one low monthly premium?
An Arkansas Blue Medicare plan may be right for you. Whether it’s a $0 premium HMO or low-cost PPO, our MA plans provide substantial savings, access to doctors you trust and many extra benefits not offered by either Original Medicare or Medicare Supplement plans.
Medicare Supplement plans provide freedom, access and security
Want to see any doctor who accepts Medicare? Interested in not having copays?
A Medicare Supplement plan may be the best for you. There are also a few valuable extras with an Arkansas Blue Medi-Pak plan like vision care and a no-cost SilverSneakers® fitness program membership.
Medicare Prescription Drug plans deliver protection and peace of mind
Do you regularly take prescribed medications and looking to manage those costs?
It’s likely that Original Medicare or a Medicare Supplement plan won’t provide the coverage and security you’re looking for. Consider getting a BlueMedicare Rx plan to lower your costs.
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Review Medicare Basics or Learn about Out-of-Pocket Costs
Medicare Basics
You have options when it comes to selecting your Medicare coverage. Explore the basic parts of Medicare.
What Does It Cost?
All Medicare plans have some level of cost sharing. Understand some of the costs you might be responsible for paying.
We’re here to help answer your questions about your Medicare plan needs.
800-392-2583
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Blue is your plan
Real savings, better choices and the confidence that comes with choosing Blue Medicare.
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Let's find the right Medicare plan for you.
We’re here to help with questions you have about your Medicare plan needs.
800-392-2583
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Learn more about Medicare and get rewarded with Shop Blue Medicare.
Watch our videoHighlights from each of our Blue Medicare plans
Blue Medicare Advantage Plans
- HMO and PPO plans with $0 premiums, no annual deductibles and low copays
- A large network of doctors you know and hospitals you trust
- Comprehensive dental, vision, hearing, a SilverSneakers® fitness program membership and prescription drug coverage
- Generous rewards program for getting covered preventive screening and tests
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medi-Pak Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies
- Cover the cost of Original Medicare's deductibles and copays
- Coverage for all conditions on day one, upon acceptance
- Extras like vision care coverage and SilverSneakers®
- No referral needed to see a specialist
Blue Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
- Affordable premiums and low copays on Tier 1, 2 and 3 prescription drugs
- Large retail network so you can get your prescriptions where you prefer
- Easy to combine with a Medicare Supplement plan or Original Medicare coverage
Enroll in Original Medicare
By phone
Call Social Security's national customer hotline
At 800-772-1213
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Explore plans
Blue is better choices. Learn more about our Medicare plans.
Choosing your plan
There is no "one size fits all" to Medicare plans. Explore what you should consider when selecting your coverage.
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Last updated 10/01/2022