WELCOME STANFORD UNIVERSITY RETIREE MEMBERS
Here are some resources to help you understand your new Blue Shield prescription drug plan.
Your Blue Shield plan option
Blue Shield of California Medicare Rx Plan (PDP)
2026 Network pharmacies 30-day supply (preferred cost-sharing):
- Generic Drugs: $10 copay
- Preferred Brand Drugs: $30 copay
- Non-Preferred Drugs: $75 copay
- Injectable Drugs: $75 copay
- Specialty Tier Drugs: $30 copay
Plan highlights:
- Prescription drug coverage with affordable copays
- Access to retail pharmacies, including Safeway/Vons, Costco, CVS, and more
- No-cost shipping for prescriptions ordered through Amazon Pharmacy
- Up to 100-day* supplies at retail and home delivery services
- Most Part D vaccines covered at no added cost
Health plan documents
Blue Shield of California Medicare Rx Plan (PDP): January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Blue Shield of California is a PDP plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Blue Shield of California depends on contract renewal.
Amazon Pharmacy is independent of Blue Shield of California and is contracted by Blue Shield to provide home delivery of prescription medications to Blue Shield members. Members are responsible for their share of cost, as stated in their benefit plan details. Information about specific prescription drug benefits and drug benefit exclusions can be found in the member's plan documents. Members may call the Customer Service number on their Blue Shield member ID card if they have questions about their Blue Shield prescription drug coverage.
You do not have to be a Costco member to use Costco pharmacies.
*Tier 4 drugs are limited to a 100-day supply by home delivery service.
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Page last updated 04/09/2026