Pharmacy benefits
Rx Spectrum pharmacy benefits
Exclusively for Trio HMO and Tandem PPO plans
Introducing Rx Spectrum
This pharmacy network allows you to save money on Level A pharmacies, also known as a Preferred pharmacies.
Pharmacy options
Level A pharmacies, also known as Preferred pharmacies, offer lower copays than Level B pharmacies. You will pay $0 for Tier 1 medications, which include most generic prescriptions. Preferred pharmacies include:
Level B pharmacies include all other pharmacies in the network and offer copays at the existing level. If you continue to use Level B pharmacies, your benefits stay the same. (Consult your plan's Summary of Benefits to confirm your prescription copays.)
- CVS Pharmacy®
- CVS Pharmacy in Target stores
- Costco
- Safeway
- Sav-On
- Vons/Pavilions
Level B pharmacies include all other pharmacies in the network and offer copays at the existing level. If you continue to use Level B pharmacies, your benefits stay the same. (Consult your plan's Summary of Benefits to confirm your prescription copays.)
90-day prescriptions at retail pharmacies
You can get a 90-day supply of prescription maintenance drugs at most participating pharmacies. If you take maintenance medications for long-term medical conditions or for chronic conditions such as diabetes, you can obtain a 90-day supply from any participating retail pharmacy in Blue Shield's pharmacy network.- Find an Rx Spectrum pharmacy
- To save on prescriptions: 1. Select the link above 2. Check the Preferred pharmacy box
- Mail service prescriptions
- If you take medications for chronic conditions, you can fill up to a 90-day supply through our mail service pharmacy. Shipping is free and you may save on your copay.
- Value Based Drug Formulary for Tandem PPO plan BGet more information on which Value-Based Tier Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are covered at no charge or at reduced member cost share.
- Plus Drug Formulary for Trio HMOGet information on the Plus Drug formulary.
- Search the Plus Drug Formulary for Trio HMO.
General pharmacy benefits
For Access+ HMO and Full PPO Network plans
Mail service prescriptions
If you take medications for chronic conditions, you can fill up to a 90-day supply through our mail service pharmacy. Shipping is free and you may save on your copay.
Prescription drug benefits are an important part of your Blue Shield health plan.
Understanding your pharmacy benefits can help you save money. You may save if your medication is a preferred prescription drug. Also, if you take a stabilized doses of covered medications for chronic conditions such as diabetes, you can have a 90-day supply delivered through our mail service pharmacy. Shipping is free, and you may save on your copay.