Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield Medicare plans in 2027
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield, a brand of Highmark Health, offers 44 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 (48 plans in 2026) in 2 states. 6 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027, 13,496 members in September 2026. Its plans that continue also leave some counties, where 3,170 of their members lived, for 16,666 members in all whose plan ends or leaves their county.
What changes for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield in 2027?
| Under the brand | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans | 48 | 44 | ▼down 4 |
| 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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield sell under?
| Contract (legal name) | Plans 2027 | Area of its largest plan | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmark Senior Health CompanyH3916 | 26 | 34 counties | 4.5 of 5 |
| Highmark Choice CompanyH3957 | 11 | 31 counties | 4.5 of 5 |
| Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc.H3384 | 6 | 10 counties | 4 of 5 |
| Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc.H5526 | 1 | 8 counties | 4.5 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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | States |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Blue 651H3384-019 | 4,563 | New York |
| Complete Blue PPO DistinctH3916-059 | 2,918 | Pennsylvania |
| Forever Blue ValueH5526-016 | 1,931 | New York |
| Forever Blue 751H5526-004 | 1,739 | New York |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO MeritH3384-071 | 1,463 | New York |
| Forever Blue 770H5526-018 | 882 | New York |
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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