2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits
Covered Medications and Supplies
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5(f). Prescription Drug Benefits
Covered Medications and Supplies
Benefits Description
Note: We provide benefits in full for OTC contraceptive drugs and devices when the contraceptives meet U.S. FDA standards for OTC products. To receive benefits, you must use a retail pharmacy and present the pharmacist with a written prescription from your physician.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing (no deductible)
Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing
Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges
- Over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive drugs and devices, limited to:
- Emergency contraceptive pills
- Condoms
- Spermicides
- Sponges
- Emergency contraceptive pills
Note: We provide benefits in full for OTC contraceptive drugs and devices when the contraceptives meet U.S. FDA standards for OTC products. To receive benefits, you must use a retail pharmacy and present the pharmacist with a written prescription from your physician.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing (no deductible)
Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred retail pharmacy: Nothing
Non-preferred retail pharmacy: You pay all charges