Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Excellus Health Plan, Inc. (H3351)
H3351Contract
A company of Lifetime Healthcare, Inc., sold as Excellus Health Plan, Inc
19 plans in 2027 (10 in 2026) · 163,133 members in September 2026
Excellus Health Plan, Inc. is the Lifetime Healthcare, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H3351, sold as Excellus Health Plan, Inc. In 2027 it offers 19 plans (10 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 163,133 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3351 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univera Medicare FreedomH3351-001 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,500 | 8 counties | renews |
| Univera SeniorChoice SecureH3351-002 | HMO-POS | $104.70 | $6,000 | 8 counties | renews |
| Medicare Blue Choice OptimumH3351-006 | HMO-POS | $263 | $6,700 | 6 counties | renews |
| Medicare Blue Choice FreedomH3351-007 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,500 | 6 counties | renews |
| Univera SeniorChoice Value PlusH3351-012 | HMO-POS | $93.30 | $6,700 | 8 counties | renews |
| Univera SeniorChoice BasicH3351-017 | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 8 counties | takes in other plans |
| Univera SeniorChoice AdvancedH3351-019 | HMO-POS | $75.40 | $7,500 | 8 counties | renews |
| Medicare Blue Choice CoreH3351-022 | HMO | $19 | $9,850 | 6 counties | renews |
| Medicare Blue Choice PrimeH3351-023 | HMO-POS | $89.80 | $8,000 | 6 counties | renews |
| Medicare Blue Choice 024H3351-024 | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 025H3351-025 | HMO-POS | $75.30 | $8,500 | 4 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 026H3351-026 | HMO-POS | $115.30 | $7,500 | 4 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 027H3351-027 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,500 | 4 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 028H3351-028 | HMO | $14 | $9,850 | 13 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 029H3351-029 | HMO-POS | $85.30 | $8,500 | 13 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 030H3351-030 | HMO-POS | $125.30 | $7,500 | 13 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 031H3351-031 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,500 | 13 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 032H3351-032 | HMO-POS | $155.30 | $9,850 | 8 counties | new plan |
| Medicare Blue Choice 033H3351-033 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,500 | 8 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 employer and union group plans does it hold?
H3351 also holds 6 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 8,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H3351-801 | Univera SeniorChoice: Group | 70 | renews |
| H3351-802 | Medicare Blue Choice: Group | 8,335 | renews |
| H3351-803 | Univera SeniorChoice: Group | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3351-804 | Medicare Blue Choice: Group | 48 | renews |
| H3351-805 | Univera SeniorChoice Group Non-Calendar | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3351-806 | Medicare Blue Choice Group Non-Calendar | 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 of 5 (health plan 4 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5). Of its 39 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 1 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 2 |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Excellus Health Plan, Inc 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