Medicare Advantage Plans are also called Medicare Part C. Each MA plan covers everything you receive with Original Medicare plus offers hearing, vision, and dental insurance for Medicare-eligibles with $0 copays to help with the things Original Medicare doesn't cover. They can also offer prescription drug benefits (Medicare Part D) .
In California, Anthem offers plans with premiums as low as $0. You'll also enjoy peace of mind with hearing, vision and dental benefits built right in the plan to help with what Original Medicare doesn't cover. To get a closer look at how Medicare Advantage plans work with Original Medicare, visit: What is Medicare Part C ?
Medicare Advantage Plans work like traditional HMOs and PPOs. We also offer Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. All our Medicare Advantage Plans come with preventive care benefits to help keep you healthy and on the go.
With Anthem MediBlue HMOs, you benefit from our leading network of doctors and care providers. You’ll save on monthly premiums with rates as low as $0 and save on doctor visits, too. On a Medicare Advantage HMO plan, you’ll choose a primary care physician (PCP) who you’ll see for all your check-ups and regular exams. Your PCP also directs you to the right specialists when you need them.
On an Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO, you’ll have lots of flexibility. You’ll still pick a primary care physician for check-ups, but you can also choose to see any doctor or specialist in your network without needing a referral. At Anthem, our network is always growing to serve you better. You can also see doctors outside your network but services may cost more.
Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans for people living with certain medical conditions, or those with low incomes. If you’re living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disorders, or you have both Medicare and Medicaid, our SNPs support you with extra benefits and coverage.
Preventive care is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Regular check-ups, tests, shots and screenings can protect you from disease or injury, or lead to early detection and more effective treatment. Here’s a list of preventive services included with all of our Medicare Advantage Plans in California at no extra cost.
Pneumococcal
Flu
Hepatitis B (for people at medium to high risk)
One-Time “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit (within the first 12 months of having Part B)
Yearly “Wellness” visits
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (for people at risk)
Alcohol misuse (screening and counseling)
Bone mass measurement
Breast cancer (mammograms)
Cardiovascular disease
Cervical and vaginal cancer
Colorectal cancer
Depression
Diabetes (for people at risk)
Glaucoma (for people at high risk)
Hepatitis C (for certain ages and people at high risk)
HIV (for people at increased risk)
Pap test
Prostate cancer
Sexually transmitted infections (screening and counseling)
Cardiovascular disease (intensive behavioral therapy)
Diabetes self-management training
Medical nutrition therapy (for people with diabetes or renal disease)
Obesity (intensive behavioral therapy)
Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling
If your state isn't listed, check out bcbs.com to find coverage in your area.
Y0114_20_123955_U CMS Accepted 08/20/2020
Anthem Blue Cross is a Medicare Advantage Organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross depends on contract renewal.
