Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
California Physicians' Service (S2468)
S2468Contract
A company of California Physicians' Service, sold as Blue Shield of California
2 plans in 2027 (2 in 2026) · 38,967 members in September 2026
California Physicians' Service is the California Physicians' Service company that holds Medicare contract S2468, sold as Blue Shield of California. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (2 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 38,967 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does S2468 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Shield Rx PlusS2468-003 | PDP | $210 | none (drug plan) | California | renews |
| Blue Shield Rx EnhancedS2468-004 | PDP | $252.60 | none (drug plan) | California | 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?
S2468 also holds 2 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 5,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2468-801 | Blue Shield of California Medicare Rx Plan | 4,359 | renews in more counties |
| S2468-802 | Blue Shield of California Medicare Rx Plan | 1,024 | renews in more 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 not rated (health plan not rated, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 12 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 4 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 4 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Blue Shield of California 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