AZ Blue Best Life Plus (HMO): Medications via Retail: Non-Preferred 3-mo Supply
detailed information on non-preferred generic or brand-name medications, which are drugs not included on the plan's preferred drug list.
How To Receive
Details on how to apply
To explore the Prescription Drug List and find details on non-preferred, and other medication tiers, follow these steps:
Visit the Website: Go to welcome.optumrx.com/BCBSAZ/prescription-drug-list.
Search for a Medication:
Use the search bar (if available) to type the name of your medication.
Check for labels like Non-Preferred to see its tier.
Explore Drug Categories:
If you don’t have a specific medication in mind, browse through categories to compare drugs.
Look for the tier details next to each medication.
Contact the AZ Blue Team at 1-800-446-8331 (TTY 711) for additional guidance.
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As part of your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, this benefit outlines the initial cost of a 3-month supply of a non-preferred generic or brand-name medication purchased at a retail location.
Non-Preferred: This means the medication is not on the plan’s preferred drug list, which typically results in higher out-of-pocket costs compared to preferred options. To view the list of non-preferred drugs, visit your plan’s website or consult your provider.
Cost: For in-network mail-order pharmacies, the cost for this 3-month supply is detailed above, offering a more affordable option for managing your prescriptions. Choosing an out-of-network pharmacy will incur the higher out-of-network cost listed above. This structure encourages the use of in-network pharmacies for lower and more predictable costs.
