Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (S5540)
S5540Contract
A company of CuraCor Solutions Corp., sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
2 plans in 2027 (2 in 2026) · 30,279 members in September 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is the CuraCor Solutions Corp. company that holds Medicare contract S5540, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (2 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 30,279 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does S5540 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Medicare Rx StandardS5540-002 | PDP | $92.10 | none (drug plan) | North Carolina | renews |
| Blue Medicare Rx EnhancedS5540-004 | PDP | $239.20 | none (drug plan) | North Carolina | 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?
S5540 also holds 2 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5540-803 | Blue Medicare Rx EGWP Complete | 13 | renews |
| S5540-804 | Blue Medicare Rx EGWP HCE COE | 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 1 |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 2 |
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 4 |
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 North Carolina 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