Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Hcsc Insurance Services Company (H9706)
H9706Contract
A company of Health Care Service Corporation, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
0 plans in 2027 (6 in 2026) · 6,102 members in September 2026
Hcsc Insurance Services Company is the Health Care Service Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H9706, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. In 2027 it offers 0 plans (6 in 2026); 6 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 6,102 people were in its plans in September 2026.
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ValueH9706-001 | 1,982 | 29 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental ValueH9706-007 | 1,785 | 122 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage SecureH9706-005 | 1,472 | 73 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage SaverH9706-008 | 319 | 38 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care PlusH9706-002 | 278 | 216 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ValueH9706-009 | 266 | 20 |
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?
H9706 also holds 3 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H9706-801 | Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Plan | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H9706-802 | Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Plan | 113 | renews |
| H9706-803 | Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Plan | 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 2.5 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 2.5 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Health Plan Quality Improvement | 1 |
| Care for Older Adults – Pain Assessment | 2 |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 5 |
| Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals | 5 |
| Care for Older Adults – Medication Review | 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 Texas 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