Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Medica Health Plans (H8889)
H8889Contract
A company of Medica Holding Company, sold as Medica
17 plans in 2027 (16 in 2026) · 108,499 members in September 2026
Medica Health Plans is the Medica Holding Company company that holds Medicare contract H8889, sold as Medica. In 2027 it offers 17 plans (16 in 2026); 5 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 108,499 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8889 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-002 | PPO | $122 | $7,150 | 11 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Medica Advantage SaluteH8889-009 | PPO | $0 | $4,450 | 117 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-012 | PPO | $61 | $5,800 | 4 counties | renews |
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-013 | PPO | $181 | $3,300 | 4 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-014 | PPO | $14 | $7,150 | 4 counties | renews |
| Medica Advantage DualH8889-016 | PPO D-SNP | $24.60 | $9,850 | 23 counties | renews in more counties |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-019 | PPO | $0 to $31 | $7,150 | 8 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-020 | PPO | $129 to $133 | $5,800 | 8 counties | renews |
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-021 | PPO | $218 | $4,450 | 8 counties | renews |
| Medica Advantage EssentialH8889-022 | PPO | $20 | $7,150 | 11 counties | new plan |
| Medica Advantage EssentialH8889-023 | PPO | $60 | $7,150 | 25 counties | new plan |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-024 | PPO | $148 | $7,150 | 25 counties | new plan |
| Medica Advantage EssentialH8889-025 | PPO | $94 | $7,150 | 42 counties | new plan |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-026 | PPO | $169 | $7,150 | 42 counties | new plan |
| Medica Advantage EssentialH8889-027 | PPO | $34 to $40 | $7,150 | 27 counties | renews |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-028 | PPO | $80 | $7,150 | 27 counties | renews |
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-029 | PPO | $247 to $296 | $4,450 | 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medica Advantage SolutionH8889-008 | 13,555 | 25 |
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-011 | 5,476 | 52 |
| Medica Advantage SolutionH8889-004 | 4,971 | 25 |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-010 | 2,068 | 52 |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-015 | 859 | 52 |
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?
H8889 also holds 1 group plan offered through former employers and unions, with 3,807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H8889-801 | Medica Group Advantage Solution | 3,807 | renews in fewer counties |
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 3.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture | 1 |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 1 |
| Rating of Health Plan | 2 |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug 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 Medica plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
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