Making the most of your Medicare Advantage plan
Learn about your Medicare Advantage plan benefits at your own pace, when and where it’s convenient for you.
Overview
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.
If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service team at the number on the back of your Blue Cross member ID card.
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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.
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.
Vaccines and screenings
In this video, we'll talk about vaccines covered under Part B and Part D and screenings that can help to keep you healthy.
In-network pharmacies
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.
Maximizing your care
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.
Dental care
Dental health is an important part of your overall health. In this video we will explain what kind of dental care is covered under your Medicare Advantage plan.
Help with hearing
To help maintain your hearing, your Medicare Advantage plan comes with a variety of hearing benefits. Learn more about these benefits in this video.
Understanding provider networks
Getting care from doctors in your plan’s network helps you to save money. This video explains what providers are available in your network and how to use our “Find a Doctor” tool.
Preventive care visits
This video explains 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.
Prescription drug coverage
In this video, we’ll explain the different stages of prescription drug coverage and how to find medications that are covered under your plan.
Over-the-counter benefits
As a Medicare Advantage member you are eligible to receive a quarterly allowance for over-the-counter medications and supplies. Learn more about how you can access this benefit.
Virtual care
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.
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.
Medication Therapy Management program
In this video we'll explain how the Medication Therapy Management program can help members who take multiple prescription medications.
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