Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Sapphire Edge, Inc. (H3170)
H3170Contract
A company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
1 plan in 2027 (1 in 2026) · 6,774 members in September 2026
Sapphire Edge, Inc. is the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska company that holds Medicare contract H3170, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. In 2027 it offers 1 plan (1 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 6,774 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3170 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA AssureH3170-004 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 61 counties | 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 of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA CoreH3170-003 | 6,774 | 76 |
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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is not rated (too little data) (health plan not rated, drug plan 2.5 of 5). Of its 18 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 1 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 2 |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 5 |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 4 |
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 Nebraska 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