All Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) members will have access to the Blue Extras program effective January 1, 2009. Blue Extras is a value-added benefits program that offers discounts on health and wellness products and services.

Members just show their PDP ID card at the vendor and receive the applicable discount. This will be included in each new member’s welcome kit. Since existing members do not receive a new welcome kit each year, they are being notified of the program via the BCBS member newsletter.