Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (S5726)
S5726Contract
A company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
3 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 151,721 members in September 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas company that holds Medicare contract S5726, sold as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 151,721 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does S5726 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue MedicareRx ValueS5726-013 | PDP | $15.30 | none (drug plan) | Kansas | renews |
| Blue MedicareRx PlusS5726-014 | PDP | $167 | none (drug plan) | Kansas | renews |
| Blue MedicareRx EssentialsS5726-020 | PDP | $45.30 | none (drug plan) | Kansas | 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?
S5726 also holds 1 group plan offered through former employers and unions, with 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5726-805 | Blue MedicareRx | 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 3.5 of 5). Of its 12 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 1 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 3 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 3 |
| Rating of Drug Plan | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 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 Kansas 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