Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company (H1248)
H1248Contract
A company of Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
3 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 6,806 members in September 2026
Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company is the Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company company that holds Medicare contract H1248, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 6,806 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H1248 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue adVantage PremierH1248-004 | PPO | $175 | $4,000 | 64 counties | renews |
| Blue adVantage LibertyH1248-007 | PPO | $0 | $7,151 | 63 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Blue adVantage ThriveH1248-014 | PPO | $0 | $4,900 | 31 counties | renews in fewer counties |
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?
H1248 also holds 3 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 15,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1248-801 | Blue adVantage | 15,406 | renews |
| H1248-802 | Blue adVantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H1248-803 | Blue adVantage | 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 4.5 of 5 (health plan 4 of 5, drug plan 4.5 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture | 2 |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 2 |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana 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