Blue Shield Rx Plus 2026 Medicare Part D Plan Available in California
The Medicare Part D plan Blue Shield Rx Plus is offered by Blue Shield of California for the 2026 plan year and is available in California. It covers prescription drugs, with costs structured around premiums, a deductible, and tier-based copayments or coinsurance.
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| Blue Shield Rx Plus: Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S2468-003 |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $199.70 |
| Annual Deductible: | $615.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Basic |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | No |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | Blue Shield of California |
Prescription Drug Costs
Blue Shield Rx Plus uses a standard Part D cost structure that may include a deductible and tiered copayments or coinsurance. The tables below summarize typical cost-sharing for covered drugs.
Monthly Premium
Blue Shield Rx Plus includes a monthly premium for prescription drug coverage. The premium amount for the 2026 plan year is shown below.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $199.70 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $199.70 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $12.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $12.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $187.70 |
Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also called “Extra Help,” may reduce prescription drug costs for eligible beneficiaries. See the Social Security Extra Help page for details.
Annual Deductible
The annual deductible for Blue Shield Rx Plus is $615.00. You are responsible for this cost before the plan shares prescription drug expenses.
Drug Tier Costs
Cost-sharing for Blue Shield Rx Plus is based on drug tiers, with copayments or coinsurance applied to each tier. The table below summarizes typical out-of-pocket costs.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic* | $3.00 | $0.00 | |
| Generic | $14.00 | $0.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | 18.00% | 0.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 47.00% | 0.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 25.00% | 25.00% | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Star Ratings
Medicare Part D plans are rated from 1 to 5 stars by CMS, based on quality and performance. Higher ratings indicate stronger overall results. The table below displays the rating for Blue Shield Rx Plus.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Plan Rating | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Contact Information for Blue Shield of California
| Website: | Blue Shield of California Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Formulary: | Blue Shield of California Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Blue Shield of California Pharmacy Page |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (888)292-7591 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed May 2, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- Blue Shield of California (official source), http://blueshieldca.com/medicare — Last accessed April 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Part D drug plans cover" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- CMS.gov, "Understanding True Out-of-Pocket (TrOOP) Costs" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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