Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Sapphire Edge, Inc. (H8181)
H8181Contract
A company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
2 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 21,717 members in September 2026
Sapphire Edge, Inc. is the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska company that holds Medicare contract H8181, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (3 in 2026); 2 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 21,717 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8181 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA ConnectH8181-002 | PPO | $0 | $6,650 | 61 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA ProtectH8181-004 | PPO | $48 | $5,700 | 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA AccessH8181-001 | 10,068 | 76 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA SecureH8181-003 | 2,682 | 76 |
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?
H8181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H8181-801 | BCBSNE Employer Group Rx CY | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8181-802 | BCBSNE Employer Group CY | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8181-803 | BCBSNE Employer Group Rx NCY | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8181-804 | BCBSNE Employer Group Rx CY | 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 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 38 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving Bladder Control | 1 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 2 |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Complaints about the Health Plan | 5 |
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly | 5 |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska 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