Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
CareFirst Advantage PPO, Inc. (H7379)
H7379Contract
A company of CareFirst, Inc., sold as CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage
4 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 35,878 members in September 2026
CareFirst Advantage PPO, Inc. is the CareFirst, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H7379, sold as CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage. In 2027 it offers 4 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 35,878 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H7379 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage EssentialH7379-001 | PPO | $0 | $7,151 | 16 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage CompleteH7379-002 | PPO | $45 | $6,300 | 18 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage SaluteH7379-003 | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 25 counties | renews |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage SignatureH7379-004 | PPO | $47 to $58 | $7,151 | 25 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?
H7379 also holds 4 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 11,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H7379-801 | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Group Advantage | 9,121 | renews |
| H7379-802 | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Group Advantage | 2,294 | renews |
| H7379-803 | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Group Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H7379-804 | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Group Advantage | 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 3.5 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5). Of its 34 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge | 2 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 2 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 2 |
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
| Health Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 5 |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage 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