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What is Medicare Part D?
- Medicare Part D is a standalone prescription plan.
- It’s also known as a PDP.
- It provides prescription drug coverage not included in Medicare Parts A and B.
- There are 2 ways to get Medicare Part D coverage:
- Get a standalone PDP to complement your Original Medicare plan.
- Get a plan that bundles prescription coverage with Medicare Advantage. These bundle plans are called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans.
Compare Blue Shield’s Prescription Drug plans
Blue Shield offers two PDP plans that balance up front premium costs with costs for services. Lower premiums come with a higher annual deductible. That means you pay out of pocket for prescriptions until the annual deductible is met.
| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) | Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP) | |
|---|---|---|
Monthly plan premium |
$199.70 |
$227.80 |
Annual deductible |
$615 |
$0 |
Formulary |
Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) |
Blue Shield Rx Enhanced1 (PDP) |
Network pharmacies with preferred cost-sharing |
Albertsons/Osco/Sav-on, Costco, CVS Pharmacy (including CVS pharmacy at Target), Safeway, Vons, Walmart and Ralphs | |
Tier 1: Preferred generic drugs |
$0/$9 |
$0/$11 |
Tier 2: Generic drugs |
$7/$20 |
$7/$14 |
Tier 3: Preferred brand drugs |
19%/19% |
19%/19% |
Tier 4: Non-preferred drugs |
49%/49% |
37%/37% |
Tier 5: Specialty tier drugs |
25%/25% |
33%/33% |
All copay and coinsurance amounts reflect a 30-day supply from a network preferred cost-sharing pharmacy or standard cost-sharing pharmacy.
Understanding your Part D costs
Medicare Part D provides standalone coverage for your prescriptions and can save you money in the long run. The out-of-pocket costs you can expect with Medicare Part D may include:
- Monthly premium
- Annual deductible
- Set amount (copay) or set percentage (coinsurance) for each prescription
Our formularies (list of covered drugs) offer extensive options for continuing the care you need.
Want to learn more about home delivery, drug pricing, or pharmacy networks?
Extra Help program: Get help paying for Medicare part D
People with limited income and resources may qualify for the Extra Help program to help pay for their Part D premiums, deductibles, and copayments. If eligible, Medicare could help pay for your drug costs. Also, those who qualify will not be subject to a late-enrollment penalty.
Explore Medicare plans in your area
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Our dedicated team is here to ensure you get the coverage you need. Call us at 844-345-8052 (TTY: 711)* to connect with a Blue Shield Medicare Advisor, or book an appointment online.
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Page last updated: 7/31/2026