Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. (H4909)
H4909Contract
A company of Elevance Health, Inc., sold as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
7 plans in 2027 (5 in 2026) · 10,790 members in September 2026
Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. is the Elevance Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H4909, sold as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In 2027 it offers 7 plans (5 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 10,790 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H4909 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH4909-014 | PPO | $30 | $8,950 | 94 counties | renews |
| Anthem VeteranH4909-020 | PPO | $0 | $6,800 | 103 counties | renews |
| Anthem VeteranH4909-021 | PPO | $0 | $6,751 | 18 counties | renews |
| Anthem VeteranH4909-023 | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 120 counties | renews |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 2H4909-026 | PPO | $32 | $8,950 | 16 counties | renews |
| Anthem Chronic Care AdvantageH4909-029 | PPO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 8 counties | new plan |
| Anthem Kidney CareH4909-030 | PPO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 12 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?
H4909 also holds 9 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4909-804 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-805 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-810 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-811 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-812 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-814 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-815 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-817 | Anthem Medicare Preferred | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4909-818 | 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 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 38 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 1 |
| Annual Flu Vaccine | 2 |
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 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 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