Has the High Option Supplement to Medicare Plan pharmacy benefit changed?
Yes, on January 1, 2003 the High Option Supplement to Medicare pharmacy benefit changed to a three tier co-pay plan, administered by Blue Cross/WellPoint pharmacy. If you have questions you may call the Blue Cross Well Point pharmacy program at (800) 700-2541. You may also view Blue Cross Well Point pharmacy information on-line,http://www.bluecrossca.com/. Please note the addition of a $1000 out-of-pocket maximum on prescription drugs (co-pays for non-formulary drugs and expenses incurred when using a non-network pharmacy do not apply). Q: Can I have prescriptions refilled by mail if they are on the regulated drug list? A: Typically ‘no’. For a list of drugs available through mail order contact Blue Cross at (800) 700-2541 or review information on-line at https://www.precisionrx.com/wpx/index.jsp Q: Will the formulary (the health plan’s list of drugs) change during the year? A: Yes, the plan’s formulary is subject to change. An example of a typical change is a drug that was only availa
