It’s a major milestone you’ve been moving toward for a long time—all your working life, in fact. Now you’re on the cusp of 65. That means the hard-earned benefits you’ve worked for your whole life are close at hand -- benefits like Medicare health insurance.  

But change, even a welcome one, can be stressful. You’ll need to be proactive with your change to Medicare and consider all your Medicare choices. There are many offered by private health companies to consider—Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans (Medigap), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D (for prescriptions).

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is here to help. We’re dedicated to making your transition to Medicare as seamless as possible. We make it easy to Stay with Blue^SM.

We understand changing from your current coverage to Medicare can get confusing. It’s hard to know where to go for information. Finding answers on your own is time consuming and can be overwhelming.

Some questions you may have:

• If I have a pre-existing condition, can I keep my same care team?
• Will my doctors be in the network of a Medicare plan?
• Do I have to change health insurance companies?

Getting answers and making a smooth transition is what our Stay with Blue program is all about. 

Why stay blue?
We know your health concerns and medical history, the level of care you need, your medication requirements, your concerns about premium costs, and so much more. We’ll tap into that history to help you choose the plan that best fits your needs, while also smoothing the transition to Medicare.

We’ve put everything you need to know in one place
Visit the Stay with Blue website, our step-by-step online guide that demystifies Medicare. We’ll help you create a Medicare timeline – your personal path to the right Medicare plan for you. Once you’re on the right path, we’ll help you stay on track with personalized reminders along the way – right up until the time you’re eligible to enroll.  

Spend a bit of time reviewing the site. You’ll not only be a more educated Medicare consumer, but a confident one who knows how to get the most from your benefits.

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Originally published 12/13/2021; Reviewed 2022