Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. (H7917)
H7917Contract
A company of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, sold as BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
20 plans in 2027 (18 in 2026) · 185,288 members in September 2026
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. is the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee company that holds Medicare contract H7917, sold as BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. In 2027 it offers 20 plans (18 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 185,288 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H7917 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueAdvantage DiamondH7917-009 | PPO | $161 | $4,450 | 46 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage DiamondH7917-010 | PPO | $149 | $4,450 | 41 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage DiamondH7917-011 | PPO | $99 | $4,450 | 8 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage RubyH7917-012 | PPO | $95 | $4,450 | 21 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage RubyH7917-013 | PPO | $116 | $4,450 | 25 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage RubyH7917-014 | PPO | $98 | $4,450 | 41 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage RubyH7917-015 | PPO | $47 | $4,450 | 8 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage SapphireH7917-030 | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 22 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueAdvantage SapphireH7917-031 | PPO | $0 | $5,300 | 8 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage GarnetH7917-032 | PPO | $0 | $7,145 | 22 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueAdvantage GarnetH7917-033 | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 20 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueAdvantage SapphireH7917-038 | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 15 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueAdvantage FreedomH7917-039 | PPO | $0 | $4,450 | 98 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage ExtraH7917-041 | PPO | $13 | $7,150 | 98 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage Total Heart and DiabetesH7917-044 | PPO C-SNP | $0 | $8,000 | 52 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage Total Heart and DiabetesH7917-045 | PPO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 46 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage Total Heart and Diabetes PlusH7917-046 | PPO C-SNP | $13.70 | $9,850 | 95 counties | renews |
| BlueAdvantage EmeraldH7917-047 | PPO | $25 | $5,900 | 21 counties | new plan |
| BlueAdvantage EmeraldH7917-048 | PPO | $32 | $5,900 | 16 counties | new plan |
| BlueAdvantage EmeraldH7917-049 | PPO | $26 | $3,850 | 8 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 of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| BlueAdvantage SapphireH7917-040 | 4,004 | 3 |
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?
H7917 also holds 3 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 3,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H7917-801 | BlueAdvantage Plus | 3,428 | renews |
| H7917-802 | BlueAdvantage Plus | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H7917-803 | BlueAdvantage Plus | 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 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 2 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 2 |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Health Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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