Making the most of your Medicare Advantage plan

Get to know the benefits of your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage plan in these short videos.

Each video focuses on a specific topic and is only two to three minutes long. Click on a video that you are interested in and listen to a health plan expert explain various aspects of your Medicare Advantage plan.

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Medicare Advantage plan videos

What is a Medicare Advantage plan

 

Helping you understand the basics of your Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plan is our priority. This video offers a quick overview of the basics of your plan.

Understanding your provider network

 

Getting care from doctors and clinics in your plan’s network helps you to save money and ensure that you get care from a network of high-quality health care professionals. This video explains what providers are available in your network and how to use our “Find a Doctor” tool.

Helpful tools

 

This video explains how you can use the Blue Cross member account and the Blue Cross mobile app. It also explains the important information on your Blue Cross member ID card.

Prescription drug coverage

 

In this video, we’ll explain the four different stages of prescription drug coverage and how each stage has a different cost structure. We'll also explain where you can find a list of the medications that are covered under your plan.

In-network pharmacies and how to fill your medication prescription

 

Getting your medications from an in-network pharmacy will help you save money. In this video we will explain how you can find an in-network pharmacy. We'll also introduce mail-order pharmacies and 90-day prescription supplies.

Allowance for over-the-counter medications and supplies

 

As a Medicare Advantage member you are eligible to receive a quarterly allowance for over-the-counter medications and supplies. Learn more about how much you can receive based on your health plan, and how you can access this benefit.

Preventive care visits

 

Taking care of your health is our priority. In this video, we will explain the difference between various preventive care visits, such as the Annual Wellness Visit or an annual physical exam, and how these visits can help you stay healthy.

Preventive care - vaccines and screenings

 

In this video, we'll talk about vaccines and screenings that can help to keep you healthy.

Virtual care options

 

Virtual care refers to care you receive from your provider via a video call from wherever you are. In this video, we will discuss several options for virtual care as well as how virtual care is covered under your plan.

Dental care

 

Dental health is part of your overall health. In this video we will explain what kind of dental care is covered under your Medicare Advantage plan.

Vision care

 

The best thing you can do to maintain your vision is to get regular eye exams. Watch this video to learn what type of vision care is covered under your Medicare Advantage plan.

Help with hearing

 

In this video we will explain hearing aid benefits that are part of your Medicare Advantage plan.

Insulin coverage and diabetic supplies

 

Watch this video to learn about coverage of insulin as well as diabetic supplies, such as a glucose monitor and test strips.

Medication Therapy Management Program

 

In this video we'll explain how the Medication Therapy Management program can help members who take multiple prescription medications.

Utilization management - what it is and how it works

 

In this video, we'll explain things like prior authorization, step therapy, and prescription drug quantity limits, and how these things can help keeping health care costs down.

Last updated January 30, 2023

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