Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Highmark Bcbsd Inc. (H8166)
H8166Contract
A company of Highmark Health, sold as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
4 plans in 2027 (4 in 2026) · 3,597 members in September 2026
Highmark Bcbsd Inc. is the Highmark Health company that holds Medicare contract H8166, sold as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. In 2027 it offers 4 plans (4 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 3,597 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8166 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Blue PPO ValorH8166-003 | PPO | $0 | $6,000 | 3 counties | renews |
| Complete Blue PPO SignatureH8166-005 | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 1 county | renews |
| Complete Blue PPO DistinctH8166-006 | PPO | $138 | $6,500 | 1 county | renews |
| Complete Blue PPO DistinctH8166-007 | PPO | $167 | $7,150 | 2 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?
H8166 also holds 4 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H8166-801 | Freedom Blue PPO MA DE CALENDAR | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8166-802 | Freedom Blue PPO MAPD DE CALENDAR | 469 | renews |
| H8166-803 | Freedom Blue PPO MAPD DE Calendar | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8166-804 | Freedom Blue PPO MAPD DE ASO CALENDAR | 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 39 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 2 |
| Getting Needed Care | 2 |
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Highmark Blue Cross 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