Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM Medicare plans in 2027
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, a brand of Health Care Service Corporation, offers 5 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 (6 plans in 2026) in 2 states. 4 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027, 5,260 members in September 2026. Its plans that continue also leave some counties, where 702 of their members lived, for 5,962 members in all whose plan ends or leaves their county.
What changes for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM in 2027?
| Under the brand | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans | 6 | 5 | ▼down 1 |
| States | 2 | 2 | no change |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which contracts does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM sell under?
| Contract (legal name) | Plans 2027 | Area of its largest plan | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Service CorporationH3822 | 5 | 33 counties | 3.5 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025).
Which Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | States |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic PlusH3822-007 | 2,489 | Illinois |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ValueH3822-014 | 1,513 | Illinois |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage BasicH3822-012 | 630 | Illinois |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier PlusH3822-008 | 628 | Illinois |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
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