Medicare

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies offer great plan options that can maintain your coverage after you turn 65. Find a Medicare plan option that works for you. ​​ 

Find the Best Medicare Plan for You

For more than 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies have been putting members first, which is why most doctors trust us for Medicare coverage. Explore what Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies have to offer by entering your ZIP Code to find Medicare coverage that fits your needs.

  • If you receive insurance through an employer, please enter the ZIP Code. If you need further help identifying your BCBS company, please contact the employer who provides your insurance for assistance.
  • If you do not receive your insurance though an employer, please enter the ZIP Code for where you live.

Some employers offer BCBS Medicare coverage to their eligible retirees. To find out if you are eligible, reach out to your company benefits representative.

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    Federal employees, retirees and their families are insured by the Federal Employees Program (FEP).
    Federal Employee Program

    What is Medicare?

    Medicare is federal health insurance available for eligible individuals aged 65 and over, or individuals under 65 with certain disabilities or medical conditions.

    Am I eligible for Medicare?

    You likely meet Medicare eligibility requirements if you:

    • Are age 65 & above
    • Receive Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits
    • Have been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

    What are my coverage options?

    As you ​​explore BCBS Medicare coverage, ​​​​it’s important to first understand all your Medicare coverage options. 

    Medicare overview information on this website was developed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to help consumers understand certain aspects about Medicare. Viewing this Medicare overview does not require you to enroll in any Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. Plans are insured and offered through separate Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans are offered by a Medicare Advantage organization and/or Part D plan sponsor with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in these plans depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. To find out about premiums and terms for these and other insurance options, how to apply for coverage, and for much more information, reach out to your local BCBS company. Each Blue Cross and Blue Shield company is responsible for the information it provides. For more information about Medicare, including a complete list of plans available in your area, please contact the Medicare program at 1.800.MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1.877.486.2048) or visit www.medicare.gov.

    Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.