A bone density test can determine if you are at risk of breaking bones before a break happens. If you're a female aged 65 years or older, talk to your healthcare provider about getting a bone density test.

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program

What is the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program?

The Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program is a service for members with multiple health conditions and who take multiple medicines. The MTM program helps you and your doctor make sure that your medicines are working to improve your health.

To qualify for the MTM program, you must be eligible. Please see below for those details. If you qualify, you will be auto-enrolled into the program and the service is provided at no additional cost to you. You may choose not to participate in the program, but it is recommended that you make use of this free service.

The MTM is offered through our partnership with Express Scripts Inc. and Sinfonia Rx.
The MTM program is not considered a part of the plan’s benefit.

Who is eligible for the MTM Program?

You may qualify for the MTM Program if:

You have 3 or more chronic health problems. These may include:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
- Depression
- Diabetes
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Dyslipidemia (high cholesterol)
- High blood pressure
- Osteoporosis
You take 7 or more chronic/maintenance medicines covered by Medicare Part D.
You spend $1,011.00 in the previous 3 months on Part D covered medications.

How does the MTM Program help you?

If you qualify for the MTM Program, you will be contacted by mail and have the chance to speak with a highly-trained pharmacist or a pharmacist intern who is under the direct guidance of a pharmacist. During that call, the pharmacist or pharmacy intern will complete a comprehensive medication review of your medicines and talk with you about:

Any questions or concerns about your prescription or over-the-counter medicines, such as drug safety and cost
Better understanding your medicines and how to take them
How to get the most benefit from your medicines

What will you receive?

If you qualify for the MTM Program, you will receive:

Welcome letter that tells you how to get started.
Full medication review

You will have the chance to review your medicines with a highly-trained pharmacist or a pharmacist intern under the direct guidance of a pharmacist each year. This review will take about 20-30 minutes. During this call any issues with your medicines will be discussed. The call can be scheduled at a convenient time for you.
After you complete the full medication review, a summary is mailed to you. The summary includes a medication action plan with space for you to take notes or write down any follow-up questions.
You also will be mailed a personal medication list that lists all of the medicines that you take and the reasons why you take them.

View an example of the full medication review letter.
Ongoing targeted medication reviews

At least once every 3 months, your medicines will be reviewed, and you or your doctor will be contacted if you should think about any changes in your medicines.
You may get a letter or a phone call for this review.

How can I learn more about the MTM Program?

If you have any questions or need additional assistance please Contact us. TTY users should call the Relay Service at 711. Also, if you need help understanding this information, please contact customer service at the number above for free language translator services. You may reach a messaging service on weekends from April 1 through September 30 and holidays. Please leave a message and your call will be returned the next business day.

Y0132_19-529_ITLU - Last updated 01/30/2020

Important Disclaimers

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO offers Blue Advantage (HMO). Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, incorporated as Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co., offers Blue Advantage (PPO). Both are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Blue Advantage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract.
Blue Advantage from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is a PPO plan with a Medicare contract.
Enrollment in either Blue Advantage plan depends on contract renewal.

Blue Advantage (HMO) members must use plan providers except in emergency or urgent care situations. If a member obtains routine care from an out-of-network provider without prior approval from Blue Advantage, neither Medicare nor Blue Advantage will be responsible for the costs. Blue Advantage (PPO) members may incur higher costs for care obtained out-of-network.

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