Alabamians Have Access to a New Medicare Select Plan

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has offered C Plus® to Medicare-eligible Alabamians since the beginning of Medicare in 1966. Beginning in June 2010, Blue Cross expanded its line of Medicare Select options with the addition of C Plus Plan F.

In addition to everything covered by original C Plus, the new Plan F covers the $137.50 per day copayments for days 21-100 in a skilled nursing facility, the $155 Part B deductible, and medically necessary emergency care while traveling outside the United States. As with all Medicare supplement plans, Plan F requires individuals to continue paying their Medicare Part B premium.

C Plus Plan F, combined with a Medicare prescription drug program such as BlueRx® (PDP) from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, helps eliminate unexpected medical bills. Plan F coverage combined with a Part D plan allows individuals with Medicare more certainty about determining medical costs when planning an annual budget.

For additional information about C Plus Plan F and other options offered by Blue Cross for Medicare-eligible Alabamians, call 1-877-278-7007 (TTY 1-800-257-3384), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. You can also visit the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama website at www.bcbsalmedicare.com.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has insured Alabamians for nearly 75 years. Blue Cross offers coverage plans to corporations, individuals and the senior market. For more information about Blue Cross, visit www.bcbsal.com.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

BlueRx (PDP) is a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor.

SOURCE Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama