Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (H4036)
H4036Contract
A company of Elevance Health, Inc., sold as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
9 plans in 2027 (10 in 2026) · 38,746 members in September 2026
Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. is the Elevance Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H4036, sold as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In 2027 it offers 9 plans (10 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 38,746 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H4036 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3H4036-008 | PPO | $84 | $7,150 | 36 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 4H4036-017 | PPO | $65 | $7,150 | 17 counties | renews |
| Anthem VeteranH4036-022 | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 88 counties | renews |
| Anthem VeteranH4036-024 | PPO | $0 | $6,751 | 21 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3H4036-025 | PPO | $59 | $7,150 | 68 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH4036-026 | PPO | $24 | $8,500 | 24 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3H4036-034 | PPO | $70 | $5,900 | 120 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH4036-036 | PPO | $41 | $9,250 | 120 counties | renews |
| Anthem VeteranH4036-040 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 95 counties | renews in fewer counties |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 2H4036-030 | 1,971 | 114 |
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?
H4036 also holds 22 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 330,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4036-801 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | 222,182 | renews |
| H4036-802 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | 105,531 | renews |
| H4036-805 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-806 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | 381 | renews |
| H4036-807 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | 1,619 | renews |
| H4036-809 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | 282 | renews |
| H4036-810 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-812 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-813 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-814 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
Show the other 12 group plans
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4036-819 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | 19 | renews |
| H4036-820 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-821 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-822 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-823 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-824 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-825 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-826 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-827 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-828 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-829 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4036-830 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | 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 40 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 2 |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 2 |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 2 |
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 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 Anthem Blue Cross and 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