Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina (S5953)
S5953Contract
A company of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC), sold as Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
0 plans in 2027 (1 in 2026) · 13,809 members in September 2026
BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina is the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC) company that holds Medicare contract S5953, sold as Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. In 2027 it offers 0 plans (1 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 13,809 people were in its plans in September 2026.
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| BlueCross Rx ValueS5953-001 | 13,809 | 0 |
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?
S5953 also holds 2 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5953-801 | Group Blue Rx Plus | 633 | not offered in 2027 |
| S5953-802 | Group Blue Rx Plus | fewer than 11 | not offered in 2027 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Rating of Drug Plan | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 2 |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 2 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| 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 Cross Blue Shield of South 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