Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Geisinger Health Plan (H3954)
H3954Contract
A company of Risant Health, Inc., sold as Geisinger Gold
7 plans in 2027 (7 in 2026) · 71,483 members in September 2026
Geisinger Health Plan is the Risant Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H3954, sold as Geisinger Gold. In 2027 it offers 7 plans (7 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 71,483 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H3954 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Gold Secure RxH3954-097 | HMO D-SNP | $1 | $9,850 | 63 counties | renews |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage RxH3954-157 | HMO | $129 to $151 | $3,450 | 44 counties | renews |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete RxH3954-158 | HMO | $56 to $58 | $5,700 | 44 counties | renews |
| Geisinger Gold Classic 360 RxH3954-160 | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 19 counties | renews |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Essential RxH3954-161 | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 44 counties | renews |
| Geisinger Gold HeritageH3954-162 | HMO | $0 | $6,700 | 63 counties | renews |
| Geisinger Gold Value RxH3954-163 | HMO | $29 | $9,000 | 63 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 employer and union group plans does it hold?
H3954 also holds 4 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H3954-801 | Geisinger Gold Classic (Employer Group) | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3954-802 | Geisinger Gold Classic Rx (Employer Group) | 368 | renews |
| H3954-805 | Geisinger Gold Classic Rx EGWP New Jersey | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H3954-806 | Geisinger Gold FEHB Rx (Employer Group) | 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 4.5 of 5 (health plan 4 of 5, drug plan 5 of 5). Of its 44 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 2 |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 2 |
| Getting Needed Care | 2 |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Geisinger Gold 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