Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
MCS Advantage, Inc. (H5577)
H5577Contract
A company of MHH Healthcare, L.P., sold as MCS Classicare
17 plans in 2027 (17 in 2026) · 328,589 members in September 2026
MCS Advantage, Inc. is the MHH Healthcare, L.P. company that holds Medicare contract H5577, sold as MCS Classicare. In 2027 it offers 17 plans (17 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 328,589 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H5577 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCS Classicare Platino IdealH5577-002 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | takes in other plans |
| MCS Classicare EfectivoH5577-005 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare EssentialH5577-008 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare PatriotH5577-016 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare Platino ProgresoH5577-017 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare PrimeroH5577-038 | HMO C-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare FirmeH5577-042 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 39 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare En Tu HogarH5577-043 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare HeroH5577-044 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare Platino TotalH5577-046 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare InteliCareH5577-052 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare Platino MaximoH5577-054 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare ExcedeH5577-056 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 45 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare RxMaxH5577-059 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare EstrellaH5577-060 | HMO | $0 | $3,400 | 37 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare Platino 202H5577-062 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 78 counties | renews |
| MCS Classicare Platino UltraH5577-063 | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $3,400 | 39 counties | new plan |
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?
H5577 also holds 18 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 31,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H5577-801 | MCS Classicare MA Group | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5577-802 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group | 7,554 | renews |
| H5577-809 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2nd Formulary Opt. | 10,909 | renews |
| H5577-818 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2C | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5577-820 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2E | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5577-821 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2F | 5,315 | renews |
| H5577-822 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2G | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5577-824 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2I | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5577-827 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2L | 5,490 | renews |
| H5577-829 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2N | fewer than 11 | renews |
Show the other 8 group plans
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H5577-830 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2O | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5577-831 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2P | 1,858 | renews |
| H5577-833 | Segmented PH1 | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H5577-834 | Segmented PH2 | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5577-835 | Segmented PH3 | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5577-836 | Segmented PH4 | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5577-837 | Segmented PH5 | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
| H5577-838 | MCS Classicare MA-PD Group 2Q | 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 5 of 5 (health plan 5 of 5, drug plan 5 of 5). Of its 43 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 1 |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 2 |
| Customer Service | 3 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All MCS Classicare 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