partner | anthem blue cross
PHARMACY (Rx)
You will automatically be enrolled in the prescription drug plan that is coupled with the medical plan you elected. To keep your costs low, make sure to explore all options with your doctor when being prescribed a medication. Most brand-name drugs have a generic equivalent that is equal in strength, purity and quality. Preventive medications are covered at 100% and are not subject to your deductible or coinsurance.
HMO | Retail Copay (30 Day Supply)
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic | $10 Copay
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand | $30 Copay
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand | $50 Copay
- Tier 4 – Typically Specialty (brand and generic) Specialty | 30% coinsurance up to $250 copay
Mail Order Copay (90 Day Supply)
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic | $20 Copay
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand | $60 Copay
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand | $100 Copay
- Tier 4 – Typically Specialty (brand and generic) Specialty | 30% Coinsurance up to $250 copay
PPO | RETAIL COPAY (30 DAY SUPPLY)
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic | $10 Copay
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand | 10% coinsurance up to $50 copay
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand | 10% coinsurance up to $70 copay
- Tier 4 – Typically Specialty (brand and generic) Specialty | 30% coinsurance up to $250 copay
MAIL ORDER COPAY (90 DAY SUPPLY)
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic | $20 Copay
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand | 10% coinsurance up to $100 Copay
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand | 10% Coinsurance up to $140 copay
- Tier 4 – Typically Specialty (brand and generic) Specialty | 30% Coinsurance up to $250 copay
RESOURCE LIBRARY
MANAGE YOUR PHARMACY ONLINE
Go to anthem.com/ca , log in and choose Pharmacy. On your personal pharmacy page, select View Your Prescriptions.
You can also search or print your drug list options at: https://www.anthem.com/ca/pharmacyinformation/
Select: National 4-Tier Drug List.
The search results will include information on the pharmacy programs that may apply to their prescriptions i.e. prior authorization, step therapy, quantity limits, etc.
GET A MAIL ORDER PRESCRIPTION
Go to anthem.com/ca, log in and choose Pharmacy. On your personal pharmacy page, select View Your Prescriptions under Switch to a 90-day Supply.
For the drugs you want to switch to home delivery, choose Switch to a 90-day Supply and then Select Prescriber. You can also add or update your shipping address, shipping options and payment method on this page.
LEARN ABOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
NATIONAL DRUG FORMULARY LIST
To keep your costs low, make sure to explore all options with your doctor when being prescribed a medication. Most brand-name drugs have a generic equivalent that is equal in strength, purity and quality. Preventive medications are covered at 100% and are not subject to your deductible or coinsurance.