Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Health New England, Inc. (H8578)
H8578Contract
A company of Baystate Health, Inc., sold as Health New England Medicare Advantage Plans
7 plans in 2027 (5 in 2026) · 9,557 members in September 2026
Health New England, Inc. is the Baystate Health, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H8578, sold as Health New England Medicare Advantage Plans. In 2027 it offers 7 plans (5 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 9,557 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8578 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health New England Medicare PremiumH8578-001 | HMO | $188 | $5,000 | 4 counties | renews |
| Health New England Medicare Premium No RxH8578-003 | HMO | $44 | $4,500 | 4 counties | renews |
| Health New England Medicare PlusH8578-004 | HMO | $138 | $5,500 | 4 counties | renews |
| Health New England Medicare Basic No RxH8578-009 | HMO | $0 | $5,500 | 4 counties | renews |
| Health New England Medicare ValueH8578-012 | HMO | $15 | $9,000 | 3 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Health New England Medicare SelectH8578-019 | HMO | $80 | $6,500 | 3 counties | new plan |
| Health New England Medicare StandardH8578-024 | HMO | $44 | $9,000 | 1 county | 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?
H8578 also holds 3 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H8578-801 | Health New England Medicare Employer Group RX | 396 | renews |
| H8578-802 | HNE Medicare Employer Group Calendar | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H8578-803 | HNE Medicare Employer Group Non-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 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 40 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 1 |
| Customer Service | 1 |
| Rating of Health Care Quality | 1 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 1 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 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 Health New England Medicare Advantage Plans 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