#1 Medicare Cost plan chosen by Minnesotans1
Get your ID card, plan information, find in-network doctors and more.
Our Medicare Platinum BlueSM (Cost) plans offer benefits and care options beyond Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) and combine them into one plan. Some Cost plans also offer optional Part D prescription drug coverage.
A medical-only Platinum Blue plan is available and can be paired with a stand-alone prescription drug plan.
Learn more on how a Medicare Cost plan works
Platinum Blue eligibility requirements:
Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Goodhue, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Pine, Pipestone, Rice, Rock, Sibley, St. Louis, Stevens, Traverse, Yellow Medicine
Access to 98% of doctors in Minnesota,2 including Allina Health, Essentia Health, HealthPartners, Mayo Clinic®, Park Nicollet and more
Access to thousands of in-network pharmacies
Travel up to 9 months per calendar year in the U.S. and get in-network benefits when you see a provider that accepts Medicare assignment
Hearing aids (up to 2 aids per year) with $0 rechargeable battery option on select styles through TruHearing®
Eyewear allowance benefit for glasses or contact lenses (depending on plan)
Routine acupuncture includes 12 visits for any pain diagnosis
Registered nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions
Receive a quarterly3 flex card to purchase eligible over-the-counter medications and health-related items to help you live a healthy lifestyle.
SilverSneakers® is an opportunity to improve your health, gain confidence and connect with your community.
Get access to thousands of fitness locations nationwide, on-demand workout videos and online classes.
See a doctor right on your smartphone, tablet or computer from providers that offer telehealth and online care through Doctor On Demand.
Our Platinum Blue with Rx plans offer three levels of coverage and cost sharing. Each plan pays a different amount toward medical coverage and prescription drugs.
The right plan depends on how often you visit the doctor or pharmacy and how much you want to pay monthly versus paying when you get care.
Good option if you don't go to the doctor or pharmacy very often.
Good option if you aren't sure how often you'll go to the doctor or pharmacy.
Good option if you need more coverage and go to the doctor or pharmacy often.
Give us a call to speak to a Medicare expert.
1-855-579-7658
(TTY call 711)
Help is available from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, daily
You can use this paper packet to enroll in a plan by mail and to compare plan options, benefits, costs, and coverage.
1Based on enrollment data from CMS February 2025.
2Medicare-contracted doctors compared to internal Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota data, April 2025. Some network limitations may apply.
3Quarterly balance does not carry over.
Travel coverage is limited to in the United States only. Only emergency services are covered when traveling worldwide.
Platinum Blue is a Cost plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Platinum Blue depends on contract renewal.
Doctor On Demand® by Included Health is an independent company providing telehealth services.
TruHearing® is a registered trademark of TruHearing, Inc., an independent company who works with health plans to offer low out-of-pocket costs on hearing aids.
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. d/b/a OTC Health Solutions is an independent company providing OTC supplemental benefit administrative services.
SilverSneakers® is a registered trademark of Tivity Health, Inc., an independent company that provides health and fitness programs. Blue Cross Medicare Advantage, Platinum Blue, Senior Gold and other Medicare Supplement and SecureBlue plans are eligible.
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