Did you know that Max Drugs Pharmacy is able to fill Florida Blue (Blue Cross & Blue Shield) prescriptions?
For many new and current Florida Blue members who enroll in a health plan, 2017 will bring changes to their choice of pharmacies. The good news is that Walgreens will be part of the pharmacy network for all of our health plans on January 1, 2017. Another change occurring on January 1, is that CVS and other CVS-owned pharmacies*, including Navarro and Target, will no longer be in the pharmacy network for many Florida Blue health plans.
But there’s no need to worry. You’ll still be able to get the medication you need at a pharmacy near you. Most Florida Blue plans include many participating pharmacies throughout the state, including Walgreens, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart and other smaller retailers and independent pharmacies. If you’re enrolled in a myBlue health plan, your exclusive pharmacy in 2017 will be Walgreens.
How to know if this applies to you
This easy-to-read guide outlines pharmacy options in your health plan starting January 1, 2017. Still have questions about pharmacy choices? We’re available by phone 24/7 at 888-840-3052. You can see a list of 2017 in-network pharmacies for your plan below.
| Plans that will change | Type of coverage | Changes you will see in 2017 |
| These changes are only for customers who have one of the Affordable Care Act health plans (Obamacare). If you aren’t sure of your plan, please call 888-840-3052 and we’ll be glad to help. | ||
| myBlue | Policies for individuals and families | On January 1, 2017, your pharmacy network will be exclusively Walgreens Pharmacy. Important change: CVS, Navarro, Target and other CVS-owned pharmacies* will no longer be participating in your network. |
| BlueSelect | Policies for individuals and families AND for employees of companies with 50 or fewer employees | On January 1, 2017, your pharmacy network includes Walgreens Pharmacy and many other participating pharmacies. Important change: CVS, Navarro, Target and other CVS-owned pharmacies* will no longer be participating in your network. |
| BlueOptions | Policies for individuals and families AND for employees of companies with 50 or fewer employees | On January 1, 2017, your pharmacy network will continue to include Walgreens Pharmacy and many other participating pharmacies. Important change: CVS, Navarro, Target and other CVS-owned pharmacies* will no longer be participating in your network. |
| BlueCare | Policies for individuals and families AND for employees of companies with 50 or fewer employees | On January 1, 2017, your pharmacy network will continue to include Walgreens Pharmacy and many other participating pharmacies. Important change: CVS, Navarro, Target and other CVS-owned pharmacies* will no longer be participating in your network. |
Please note:
- If you have a Medicare plan: Starting January 1, 2017, your plan will still pay for prescriptions at CVS—but you will pay more because CVS will no longer be a Preferred pharmacy. Check your plan’s Evidence of Coverage (EOC) brochure to see how much you’ll save by using a Preferred retail pharmacy.
- If you have Florida Blue coverage through your employer and your company has 51 or more employees, your employer will let you know the pharmacies in your network when you enroll in your 2017 health plan.
*The following pharmacies owned by CVS will no longer be in your network: Bear Creek Pharmacy, Care Pharmacy, Care Plus CVS/Pharmacy, CarePlus, CarePlus CVS Pharmacy, Longs Drug Store, Longs Pharmacy, Navarro Discount Pharmacy, Navarro Health Services, RxAmerica, Target Pharmacy and Wellness Works Pharmacy.
https://www.floridablue.com/members/tools-resources/pharmacy/2017changes