Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. (H4161)
H4161Contract
A company of Elevance Health, Inc., sold as Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan
14 plans in 2027 (15 in 2026) · 51,767 members in September 2026
Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. is the Elevance Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H4161, sold as Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan. In 2027 it offers 14 plans (15 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 51,767 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H4161 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem PrimeH4161-002 | HMO-POS | $0 | $800 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-003 | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,000 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-004 | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,500 | 1 county | renews in fewer counties |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-005 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,200 | 4 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-006 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | 4 counties | renews |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-007 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-009 | HMO-POS | $0 | $800 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare AdvantageH4161-011 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,000 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Premium SavingsH4161-012 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,000 | 3 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Medicare AdvantageH4161-013 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,000 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2H4161-014 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $499 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Chronic Care 2H4161-015 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $800 | 1 county | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2H4161-016 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $499 | 2 counties | renews |
| Anthem I CareMore Lung Care 2H4161-017 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $800 | 1 county | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem PrimeH4161-010 | 2,879 | 1 |
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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 2.5 of 5). Of its 35 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly | 1 |
| Customer Service | 1 |
| Care Coordination | 1 |
| Complaints about the Health Plan | 1 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan 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