Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) 2027 Medicare Part D Plan Available in California
Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) is a 2027 Medicare Part D (PDP) plan from Blue Shield of California, available to residents of California. It provides prescription drug coverage, with pricing determined by premiums, deductibles, and medication tiers.
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| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP): Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S2468-003 |
| Plan Year: | 2027 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $210.00 |
| Annual Deductible: | $700.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Basic |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | No |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | Blue Shield of California |
Plan Drug Costs
Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) 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 (PDP) has a monthly premium that contributes to the total cost of coverage. The table below shows the premium amount for the 2027 plan year.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $210.00 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $210.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $7.28 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $7.30 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $202.70 |
Eligible beneficiaries may qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), or “Extra Help,” to lower prescription drug costs. Learn more on the Social Security Extra Help page.
Annual Deductible
The 2027 Medicare Part D deductible for Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) is $700.00. You pay this amount before Blue Shield of California begins covering prescription drug costs.
Drug Tier Costs
In addition to premiums and any deductible, Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) includes copayments or coinsurance for covered medications. The table below shows cost-sharing by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $5 | N/A | |
| Generic | $9 | N/A | |
| Preferred Brand | 19% | N/A | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 40% | N/A | |
| Specialty Tier | 25% | 25% | |
| *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 (PDP).
| 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 October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed October 5, 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's Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D)?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- CMS.gov, "Understanding True Out-of-Pocket (TrOOP) Costs" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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