Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Blue Cross of California (H0544)
H0544Contract
A company of Elevance Health, Inc., sold as Anthem Blue Cross
18 plans in 2027 (22 in 2026) · 48,089 members in September 2026
Blue Cross of California is the Elevance Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H0544, sold as Anthem Blue Cross. In 2027 it offers 18 plans (22 in 2026); 4 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 48,089 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H0544 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare Advantage 2H0544-002 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,500 | 3 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic CareH0544-004 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $800 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Home CareH0544-005 | HMO I-SNP | $0 | $700 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic CareH0544-010 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $1,000 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung CareH0544-014 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $499 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Kidney CareH0544-015 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $800 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung CareH0544-019 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $800 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Kidney CareH0544-020 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $1,900 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-056 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | 4 counties | renews |
| Anthem SelectH0544-058 | HMO-POS | $0 | $800 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-061 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,550 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-062 | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,800 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-063 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,751 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-065 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,400 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem SelectH0544-066 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,800 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem SelectH0544-069 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,550 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem SelectH0544-091 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-096 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,600 | 1 county | renews |
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 of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-064 | 2,298 | 2 |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-108 | 961 | 1 |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-095 | 504 | 1 |
| Anthem SelectH0544-098 | 272 | 1 |
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).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H0544 also holds 6 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H0544-805 | Senior Secure | 453 | renews |
| H0544-806 | Senior Secure | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0544-808 | Senior Secure | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0544-809 | Senior Secure | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0544-810 | Senior Secure | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0544-812 | Senior Secure | 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 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 1 |
| Care for Older Adults – Medication Review | 1 |
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly | 1 |
| Customer Service | 1 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Anthem Blue Cross 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