Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
California Physicians' Service (H0504)
H0504Contract
A company of California Physicians' Service, sold as Blue Shield of California
17 plans in 2027 (12 in 2026) · 53,645 members in September 2026
California Physicians' Service is the California Physicians' Service company that holds Medicare contract H0504, sold as Blue Shield of California. In 2027 it offers 17 plans (12 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 53,645 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H0504 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Shield 65 PlusH0504-015 | HMO | $0 | $1,300 | 2 counties | renews |
| Blue Shield 65 PlusH0504-017 | HMO | $0 | $2,550 | 1 county | renews |
| Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2H0504-021 | HMO | $0 | $1,850 | 2 counties | renews |
| Blue Shield 65 PlusH0504-026 | HMO | $0 | $2,800 | 1 county | renews |
| Blue Shield 65 PlusH0504-028 | HMO | $0 | $1,800 | 1 county | renews |
| Blue Shield 65 PlusH0504-038 | HMO | $0 | $2,750 | 1 county | renews |
| Blue Shield 65 PlusH0504-039 | HMO | $70 | $3,950 | 2 counties | renews |
| Blue Shield 65 Plus Choice PlanH0504-040 | HMO | $0 | $950 | 2 counties | renews |
| Blue Shield InspireH0504-041 | HMO | $60 | $4,300 | 2 counties | renews |
| Blue Shield InspireH0504-043 | HMO | $0 | $499 | 2 counties | renews |
| Blue Shield InspireH0504-047 | HMO | $61 | $5,100 | 4 counties | renews |
| Blue Shield AdvantageH0504-050 | HMO | $20 | $2,300 | 1 county | renews |
| Blue Shield AdvantageH0504-053 | HMO | $19 | $3,900 | 2 counties | new plan |
| Blue Shield AdvantageH0504-054 | HMO | $0 | $299 | 2 counties | new plan |
| Blue Shield AdvantageH0504-055 | HMO | $0 | $499 | 1 county | new plan |
| Blue Shield Value Advantage PlanH0504-056 | HMO | $0 | $199 | 1 county | new plan |
| Blue Shield Value Advantage PlanH0504-057 | HMO | $0 | $500 | 1 county | new plan |
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).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H0504 also holds 4 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 1,415 members in September 2026 (plans with fewer than 11 not counted). They are not sold to individuals, so the landscape files list no premiums or benefits for them; the employer or union sends their 2027 terms.
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H0504-803 | Blue Shield 65 Plus | 813 | renews |
| H0504-804 | Blue Shield 65 Plus | 602 | renews |
| H0504-805 | Blue Shield 65 Plus without Rx | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0504-806 | Blue Shield 65 Plus without Rx | fewer than 11 | renews |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 4 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 4.5 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 1 |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 |
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Blue Shield of California plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter