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Blue Shield of California Medicare plans in 2027

Blue Shield of California, a brand of California Physicians' Service, offers 20 Medicare Advantage plans and 2 drug plans for 2027 (17 plans in 2026) in 1 state. Every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027.

What changes for Blue Shield of California in 2027?

Medicare Advantage and drug plans sold under the brand.
Under the brand20262027Change
Plans1722up 5
States11no 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 Shield of California sell under?

Contract (legal name)Plans 2027Area of its largest plan2026 stars
California Physicians' ServiceH0504174 counties4 of 5
California Physicians' ServiceH592822 counties3.5 of 5
California Physicians' ServiceS246821 drug-plan regionnot rated
California Physicians' ServiceH281912 counties3.5 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).

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