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Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk

Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (H1607)

H1607Contract

A company of Elevance Health, Inc., sold as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

2 plans in 2027 (2 in 2026) · 8,037 members in September 2026

Offers plans in 2027

2026 rating: 3.5 of 5

Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. is the Elevance Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H1607, sold as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (2 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 8,037 people were in its plans in September 2026.

What plans does H1607 offer for 2027?

All 2 plans, by plan number
PlanTypeMonthly premiumOut-of-pocket limitAreaFor 2027
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3H1607-012PPO$68$6,75068 countiesrenews
Anthem Medicare Advantage 2H1607-015PPO$50$6,75072 countiesrenews

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?

H1607 also holds 9 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 0 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 IDPlan nameMembers, Sept. 20262027
H1607-809Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-811Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-812Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-813Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-815Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-816Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-817Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-819Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews
H1607-820Anthem Medicare Preferredfewer than 11renews

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 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 40 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:

Lowest-rated measuresStars
MPF Price Accuracy1
Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled2
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge2
Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions2
Highest-rated measuresStars
Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists)5
Getting Needed Prescription Drugs5
Drug Plan Quality Improvement5
Members Choosing to Leave the Plan5

Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).

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