Is Your Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO Medicare Advantage Plan terminating at the end of 2025? Here’s what you should know.
Option 1: Change to another plan within Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS)
BCBC is running live webinars that will describe other options within BCBS like supplemental plans and other Medicare Advantage plans.
To attend a webinar, please register using this link – Attend a Medicare Seminar | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts or call 1-888-995-2583 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Option 2: Change to another company’s Medicare Advantage plan
There are two other companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans in Barnstable County. All plan benefits and services may be subject to referral, prior authorization, or step therapy requirements. Be sure to check that all your providers accept a plan before you enroll.
IMPORTANT: For complete details on plan costs and benefits, please visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare or contact the plan directly or the individual plan websites:
Option 3: Change to Original Medicare
Original Medicare is composed of Part A (hospital), Part B (medical), and Part D (drug). You can also purchase a supplemental or Medigap plan to cover co-insurance or deductibles. You can find a list of supplemental plans offered in Massachusetts here >>>.
For details on Part D (drug) plans available to you go to Medicare.gov, create an account, and search plans.
You can make a change during this Special Enrollment Period (SEP) until 12/31/2025 for coverage effective 1/1/2026.
