Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina (H8003)
H8003Contract
A company of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC), sold as Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
7 plans in 2027 (7 in 2026) · 49,294 members in September 2026
BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina is the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC) company that holds Medicare contract H8003, sold as Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. In 2027 it offers 7 plans (7 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 49,294 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8003 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross TotalH8003-001 | PPO | $39 | $9,250 | 6 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueCross TotalH8003-002 | PPO | $39 | $9,250 | 12 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueCross TotalH8003-003 | PPO | $48 | $9,250 | 5 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueCross Total ValueH8003-004 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 7 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueCross Total ValueH8003-005 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 15 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| BlueCross Total ValueH8003-006 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 7 counties | renews in more counties |
| BlueCross Blue BasicH8003-007 | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 29 counties | renews in fewer counties |
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?
H8003 also holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H8003-801 | BlueCross MAPD Calendar Year Group | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8003-802 | BlueCross MAPD Non-calendar Year Group | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8003-803 | BlueCross MA Only Calendar Year Group | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8003-804 | BlueCross MA Only Non-calendar Year Group | 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 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 1 |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 2 |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 2 |
| Annual Flu Vaccine | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina 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