Transition to Freedom Blue PPO Medicare Advantage

Effective January 1, 2025, all Medicare eligible retirees and dependents residing within the United States that are enrolled in Signature 65 with Medicare Part A and B (group numbers: 064222-00 to 064222-09) will transition to the new customized Freedom Blue PPO Medicare Advantage Plan.  In the coming months, communications will be provided to retirees and dependents enrolled in the aforementioned coverage, as well as those becoming Medicare eligible later in 2024.

Below is a 50 minute recorded presentation outlining the benefits of the new Freedom Blue PPO Medicare Advantage plan.

• Slides From Presentation Above
  
  

Medicare Advantage Benefit Overview  Signature 65 vs Freedom Blue PPO Comparison  FAQs  

Prescription Additional Information

• Prescription Drug Formulary Search
• Prescription Drug Mail Order Information
  
  

Vision Benefits

• Vision Benefit Details
• Vision Benefit Comparison - PA Retired Faculty (PARFAC-APSCURF) 
• Vision Benefit Comparison - PA Retired State Employees (PARSE)
   

Additional Benefits

• Hearing Information
• Meals After Hospital Discharge Flyer
• Over-the-Counter Product Catalog
  
  

Mailed Communications

• Freedom Blue PPO Announced (mailed early May 2024)
• Presentation Dates Announced (mailed later May 2024)
• Webinar Date Announced (mailed September 2024) 
  • Recorded Webinar with PA MEDI
  • Slides from Webinar with PA MEDI
• Pre-Enrollment Kit (mailed mid-November 2024)
  • Opt Out Form

Questions

If you have questions after reviewing the material below, please contact Highmark Blue Shield’s dedicated Medicare Advantage concierge call center at 1-888-431-2831 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

• AHCP Deaths
• AHCP Dependents
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Plan Information
• AHCP Turning 65