Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Volunteer State Health Plan (H3259)
H3259Contract
A company of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, sold as BlueCare Plus Tennessee
3 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 31,162 members in September 2026
Volunteer State Health Plan is the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee company that holds Medicare contract H3259, sold as BlueCare Plus Tennessee. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 31,162 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3259 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCare PlusH3259-001 | HMO D-SNP | $13.70 | $9,850 | 95 counties | renews |
| BlueCare Plus ChoiceH3259-002 | HMO D-SNP | $13.70 | $9,850 | 95 counties | takes in other plans |
| BlueCare Plus SelectH3259-003 | HMO D-SNP | $13.70 | $9,850 | 95 counties | takes in other plans |
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).
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 45 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 1 |
| Annual Flu Vaccine | 2 |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 2 |
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Rating of Health Plan | 5 |
| Getting Needed Care | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 4 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All BlueCare Plus Tennessee 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