Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. (H3384)
H3384Contract
A company of Highmark Health, sold as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield
6 plans in 2027 (6 in 2026) · 18,811 members in September 2026
Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. is the Highmark Health company that holds Medicare contract H3384, sold as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield. In 2027 it offers 6 plans (6 in 2026); 2 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 18,811 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3384 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Blue 652H3384-013 | HMO | $122 | $7,150 | 10 counties | renews |
| Senior Blue 601H3384-022 | HMO | $0 | $6,700 | 8 counties | renews |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO SignatureH3384-069 | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 8 counties | renews |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO DistinctH3384-070 | HMO | $68 to $80 | $6,750 | 8 counties | renews |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO StandardH3384-072 | HMO | $368 | $7,150 | 8 counties | new plan |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO 651H3384-073 | HMO | $118 | $6,700 | 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 of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Blue 651H3384-019 | 4,563 | 8 |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO MeritH3384-071 | 1,463 | 8 |
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).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H3384 also holds 5 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 3,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H3384-805 | HMO Group MA Only Plan | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3384-806 | HMO Group (MA-PD) Calendar Year | 3,831 | renews |
| H3384-811 | HMOPOS Group (MA-PD) Calendar Year | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3384-812 | HMOPOS Group MA Only Calendar Year | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3384-813 | HMO Group (MA-PD) ASO Calendar Year | 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 4.5 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 2 |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield 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