Here is a look at what’s changing, and how to make the most of your benefits.
Tau txais koj daim npav ID, cov ntaub ntawv npaj, nrhiav cov kws kho mob hauv network thiab ntau dua.
SecureBlueSM will continue to cover important benefits that support your health and wellbeing needs in the year ahead.
Most of your benefits are staying the same. But some costs, services or coverage are changing for 2027.
We want to help you understand what’s new, so there are no surprises.
2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kev pab cuam ua phooj ywg zoo | Covered | Tsis tau txais kev duav roos |
| Juniper® health education classes | Covered | Tsis tau txais kev duav roos |
| BlueRideSM transportation to Juniper health education classes1 | Covered | Tsis tau txais kev duav roos |
| Post-hospital discharge healthy transitions | Covered | Tsis tau txais kev duav roos |
| Over-the-counter allowance2 | $75 every 3 months | $100 every 3 months |
| Part D (drug) coverage | 2 tiers | 5 tiers |
| Healthy groceries, utilities & rent allowance3 | $275 every 3 months | $250 every 3 months |
Starting in 2027, many prescription drugs will cost less. Most Tier 1 and Tier 2 drugs, including covered insulin, will have a $0 copay when filled at a network pharmacy or through mail order.
Some drugs in higher tiers (Tiers 3-5) will still have a copay, but costs for many medicines will remain low. These changes may help lower what you pay for prescriptions throughout the year.
For complete details about your drug coverage and costs, please review your Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC).
For complete details on the plan changes, refer to these plan documents you should have already received:
These documents include the most complete details on current coverage and plan changes.
Connect to personalized support, tools, resources and important care reminders – all in one place with Blue Care Advisor℠.
With Blue Care Advisor, you can:
Creating your account is quick, easy and secure. You just need your Member ID and an email address to get started. Your SecureBlue Care Coordinator can also help you create your online account.
You can also download the Blue Care Advisor app on your mobile phone to access your account from anywhere.
You are not required to create an online member account to use your benefits.
What DHS does
DHS manages the Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program for the state of Minnesota. DHS sets the rules, decides who qualifies and pays for the Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program for those who qualify.
Who to contact
Most human services in Minnesota are provided through your local county or tribal office. Based on where you live, you'll be assigned a county or tribal worker. This worker is different from your Blue Plus care team. You can contact your county or tribal worker to learn more about Medical Assistance (Medicaid).
Contact county or tribal worker
Where do I go to update my contact info?
It's important to keep your contact information, including your email address, up to date with your county or tribal worker. DHS uses this information to send important updates about your coverage and health plan.
Blue Plus
Blue Plus works with DHS to provide healthcare plans for people eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and Medicare Parts A and B. Blue Plus helps manage your benefits and connects you with the care and support you need.
SecureBlue (HMO SNP)
SecureBlue is a health plan that is also called Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) and is for people age 65 and older who are eligible for both Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and Medicare parts A and B. This plan combines both Medicaid and Medicare programs including drug plans into one convenient plan.
Blue Plus Care Coordinator
You have a care coordinator. They are a nurse, social worker, or other provider who can help you get home care, community services, and local support. They can also explain your benefits, help you join programs, find rides to appointments, and coordinate your care. If you need help or don't know your care coordinator, call the Member Services number on the back of your ID card.
Blue Plus Case Manager
If you have a serious illness, injury, or long-term condition, you may be assigned a case manager. They help you understand your care, find in-network providers, get mental health support, answer questions, and set up follow-up visits. If you need help or don't know your case manager, call the Member Services number on the back of your ID card.
Chaw kuaj mob xub pib
Choose a clinic from your plan's network to be your primary care clinic. Lawv yuav los paub koj thiab khaws koj txhua cov ntaub ntawv teev txog kev kho mob rau hauv ib qho chaw.
Nurseline
Tau txais cov lus qhia txog kev kho mob thiab cov ntaub ntawv los ntawm cov kws tu neeg mob muaj ntaub ntawv 24 teev hauv ib hnub, xya hnub hauv ib lub lim tiam.
Call 1-888-275-3974, TTY 711
Kev Tswj Tshuaj Kho Mob
If you are taking multiple medications, a specialized pharmacist can meet with you to talk about your medications, find ways to manage any side effects that bother you and look for ways to lower your costs.
Email mtm.pharmacy@bluecrossmn.com or call 866-873-5941, TTY 711, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time to schedule an appointment.
Kev saib xyuas hauv online
See a provider right on your smartphone, tablet or computer with Doctor On Demand® by Included Health. Board-certified doctors, psychiatrists or therapists can treat many common conditions.
Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline
Contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you or anyone you know is in crisis. Contact the Behavioral Health Crisis Line with questions about treatment options or when you need support from a behavioral health specialist.
Translation and Interpretation Assistance
Blue Plus provides translated documents and interpretation if English is not your first language. For medical appointments, your doctor's office can help arrange an interpreter. Call the Member Services number on the back of your Blue Plus Member ID card. Tus xov tooj yog hu dawb.
BlueRide Transportation Services
BlueRide offers you a safe and reliable ride to covered medical dental and pharmacy visits with providers in your plan’s network. You can also use Blue Ride to go to participating fitness locations, Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.1
For members with specific chronic conditions: You can also get up to 6 round-trip rides to grocery stores, food pantries or farmers markets per month if you meet specific eligibility criteria.*
*Benefit eligibility is not guaranteed by condition alone. Yuav tsum xub ua tau raws li cov yuav tsum ua kom muaj cai tsim nyog. Hu rau Lub Chaw Pab Cuam Tswv Cuab txog cov ntsiab lus ntxaws. Members must have one of the following chronic conditions: cardiovascular disorders, chronic lung disorders, cognitive impairment, diabetes mellitus, stroke or other eligible conditions not listed.
Member Services
If you have questions about your plan or need access to important documents such as your Member Handbook, Provider and Pharmacy Directory or List of Covered Drugs (Formulary), log into or create your Blue Care Advisor online member account to view or call the Member Services number on the back of your Blue Plus Member ID card for questions. Tus xov tooj yog hu dawb.
Your care coordinator can also help you set up a Blue Care Advisor online member account if you need help.
1Cov ciaj ciam txwv thiab cov xwm txheej uas siv tau.
2Qhov nyiaj tshuav txhua qhuas tawj tsis tuaj yeem xa tawm tau.
3 Kev muaj cai tsim nyog rau cov txiaj ntsig no tsis tuaj yeem lav raws li koj tus mob nkaus xwb. Txhua qhov kev tsim nyog tau txais kev pab yuav tsum tau ua ua ntej muab cov txiaj ntsig. Yog xav paub cov ntsiab lus meej ntxaws ntxiv, thov tiv tauj rau Lub Chaw Pab Cuam Rau Tus Tswv Cuab. Members must have one or more of the following chronic conditions: chronic renal disease, congestive heart failure, COPD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus or other eligible conditions not listed.
Juniper yog ib lub tuam txhab ywj pheej sab nraud uas muab lub chaw koom tes thoob ntiaj teb uas pab cov neeg tuav tswj cov xwm txheej mob hnyav, tiv thaiv kev ntog thiab saib xyuas kev noj qab nyob zoo.
Doctor On Demand® los ntawm Included Health yog ib lub tuam txhab ywj pheej muab kev pab cuam kho mob hauv xov tooj.
SecureBlueSM (HMO SNP) yog ib txoj phiaj xwm kho mob uas cog lus nrog ob qho tib si Medicare thiab Kev Pab Kho Mob Minnesota los muab cov txiaj ntsig ntawm ob qho phiaj xwm rau cov neeg uas tau txais kev pab. Kev tso npe hauv SecureBlue nce raws li kev rov ua daim ntawv cog lus dua tshiab.
SecureBlue Member Services: 1-888-740-6013, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, seven days a week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) from October 1 through March 31, and Monday to Friday (except holidays) from April 1 through September 30. Tus xov tooj yog hu dawb.
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