Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (H3449)
H3449Contract
A company of CuraCor Solutions Corp., sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
4 plans in 2027 (5 in 2026) · 142,319 members in September 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is the CuraCor Solutions Corp. company that holds Medicare contract H3449, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. In 2027 it offers 4 plans (5 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 142,319 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3449 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Medicare Medical OnlyH3449-012 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | 100 counties | renews |
| Blue Medicare Essential PlusH3449-023 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 100 counties | takes in other plans |
| Blue Medicare EnhancedH3449-024 | HMO-POS | $41 to $57 | $4,900 | 93 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Blue Medicare EssentialH3449-027 | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 100 counties | renews |
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 Medicare ChoiceH3449-026 | 2,820 | 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?
H3449 also holds 3 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H3449-805 | Blue Medicare HMO EGWP Medical Only | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3449-814 | Blue Medicare HMO EGWP Complete | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3449-815 | Blue Medicare HMO EGWP Classic | 120 | 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 4.5 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 2 |
| Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture | 2 |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina 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