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Why Your Clients Love AZ Blue

AZ Blue still gets a big thumbs up! Members loved our $0 Classic Plan in 2025—here’s why they’ll stick with us!

What keeps members coming back:

Access to Preferred Providers - AZ Blue members have access to over 18,000 providers across Arizona. This extensive local network lets members continue seeing their trusted healthcare providers without interruption.

Help Members Understand Costs - AZ Blue plans offer competitive pricing with lower maximum out-of-pocket limits and $0 monthly premiums on select plans. To help members evaluate costs, you can give them the Medicare Plan Evaluation Worksheet. It lets members compare their current plan with other options, reinforcing our value.

Extensive Medication Coverage – AZ Blue plans include a robust formulary covering a wide range of medications. Our plans also include convenient mail order and 100-day supplies.

Valued Dental Benefits – Members receive either $2,000 or $3,000 in comprehensive dental coverage annually on select plans. This includes preventive and comprehensive dental services, allowing members to maintain their oral health without extra financial burden.

    Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona (AZ Blue) is contracted with Medicare to offer HMO Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment in AZ Blue plans depends on contract renewal.

    You are eligible to enroll in a AZ Blue Medicare Supplement plan if you are age 65 or older, entitled to Medicare Part A, and enrolled in Medicare Part B, and you live in the plan service area. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premiums (and Part A, if applicable), if not otherwise paid for by Medicaid or another third party. During the first six months when you are age 65 and also enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B you cannot be denied a Medicare Supplement plan when you apply for one, regardless of health status.

    Health Choice Pathway HMO D-SNP is a Health Plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in Health Choice Pathway HMO D-SNP depends on contract renewal. Health Choice Pathway Member Services can be reached at 1-800-656-8991, TTY: 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
    Member Services can be reached at 480-937-0409 (in Arizona) or at our toll-free phone number at 1-800-446-8331 (TTY users should call 711). Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday from April 1 to September 30; and 7 days a week from October 1 to March 31. Member Services also has free language interpreter services available for non-English speakers.

    OptumRx® is an independent company providing prescription mail order services.