Prescription drug programs

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota offers a range of prescription drug programs. Eligibility depends on your health plan. 

Programs

Helping you take medicines safely and controlling costs

Step therapy

Step therapy is a process that requires trying another drug that may be more safe, clinically effective and, in some cases, less expensive, before a more expensive drug is approved.

Prior authorization

Prior authorization is a process to ensure appropriate prescribing and use before a drug will be covered. Coverage may be approved after certain criteria are met.

Specialty drugs

Some conditions are treated with specialty drugs. These are conditions such as multiple sclerosis, hemophilia, hepatitis and rheumatoid arthritis. We've chosen trusted specialty pharmacies to help you get support, convenient home delivery and savings.

Helping you save time

90-day supply

If you have an ongoing prescription, you can save by getting a 90-day supply at once. You can have your drugs delivered to your home or visit a pharmacy in the 90-day supply network.

Home delivery service

Get your prescriptions mailed right to your home with home delivery service. It's easy and convenient.

More resources

Get vaccines at a pharmacy

With the retail pharmacy vaccine program, you'll be covered when you go to a pharmacy for a range of common vaccines. It's included with most employer plans.

Preventive drugs

Get coverage for some prescription drugs without needing to meet your health plan deductible first. The preventive drug program is included with some employer plans.

Preventive care

Your health insurance typically covers preventive care services. Learn when to schedule screening tests to help prevent or detect possible health concerns.

Blue Cross members

Log in to find medicines in your covered drug list and pharmacies in your network.

Note: This information does not apply to Medicare or Medical Assistance (Medicaid) plans.

The prescription drug programs included with your health plan depend on the type of plan. To see which programs are available to you, check your plan materials or call the number on the back of your member ID card.