Prescription drug programs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota offers a range of prescription drug programs. Available programs depend on your health plan.
Helping you take medicines safely and controlling costs
Step therapy
Step therapy is a process that requires trying another drug that may be more safe, clinically effective and, in some cases, less expensive, before a more expensive drug is approved.
Quantity limits
Quantity limits help control costs and ensure your drugs are prescribed in appropriate amounts.
Prior authorization
Prior authorization is a process to ensure appropriate prescribing and use before a drug will be covered. Coverage may be approved after certain criteria are met.
Specialty drugs
Some conditions are treated with specialty drugs. These are conditions such as multiple sclerosis, hemophilia, hepatitis and rheumatoid arthritis. We've chosen trusted specialty pharmacies to help you get support, convenient home delivery and savings.
Helping you save time
90-day supply
If you have an ongoing prescription, you can save by getting a 90-day supply at once. You can have your drugs delivered to your home or visit a pharmacy in the 90-day supply network.
Home delivery service
Get your prescriptions mailed right to your home with home delivery service. It's easy and convenient.
Additional programs
Get vaccines at a pharmacy
With the retail pharmacy vaccine program, you'll be covered when you go to a pharmacy for a range of common vaccines. It's included with most employer plans.
Preventive drugs
Get coverage for some prescription drugs without needing to meet your health plan deductible first. The preventive drug program is included with some employer plans.
- Log in to your account to see your preventive drug list, if available
Preventive care for women
Your health insurance typically covers preventive care services and birth control methods. Learn when to schedule screening tests, such as mammograms and pap tests, to help prevent or detect possible health concerns. You can also review the summary of women’s care services covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus plans.
Blue Cross members
Log in to find medicines in your covered drug list and pharmacies in your network.
Note:
This information does not apply to Medicare plans or Minnesota Health Care Programs.
The prescription drug programs included with your health plan depend on the type of plan. To see which programs are available to you, check your plan materials or call the number on the back of your member ID card.