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Blue Cross Medicare Plans Ending for 2027 in 6 States: Plan List and What to Do

68 Blue Cross Medicare plans end or leave counties for 2027 in 6 states, per CMS; at least 348,175 people must choose a new plan. If yours is on the list, a licensed agent can help at no cost to you.

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Which Blue Cross Medicare plans are ending in 2027?

Checked October 6, 2026 against CMS's 2027 Plan Crosswalk, its 2026 and 2027 plan lists, and September 2026 enrollment. CMS files these plans under Blue Cross (Health Care Service Corp) and Aware Integrated.

Minnesota: 10 plans end or leave counties (258,219 members) county detail
New Mexico: 10 plans end or leave counties (33,003 members) county detail
Texas: 21 plans end or leave counties (20,257 members) county detail
Illinois: 13 plans end or leave counties (19,455 members) county detail
Montana: 6 plans end or leave counties (12,684 members) county detail
Oklahoma: 8 plans end or leave counties (4,557 members) county detail

Blue Cross in Minnesota

10 Minnesota plans: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
Plan	Plan ID	Counties	Members	What CMS says for 2027
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-014	Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton and 47 more	127,110	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 6,930 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-013	Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton and 47 more	37,445	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 2,780 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-015	Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota and 7 more	32,922	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-010	Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton and 47 more	19,109+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 608 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-016	Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone and 36 more	16,802	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 2,379 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-009	Blue Earth, Faribault, Fillmore, Houston and 6 more	7,029	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 2,048 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-011	Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore and 11 more	6,249	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 1,569 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom Blue (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-018	Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa and 27 more	5,658	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 1,877 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H5959-012	Blue Earth, Faribault, Fillmore, Houston and 6 more	3,814	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 775 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) Blue Cross (Aware Integrated)	H2425-001	Beltrami, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa and 28 more	2,081+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 1,208 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.

Blue Cross in New Mexico

10 New Mexico plans: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
Plan	Plan ID	Counties	Members	What CMS says for 2027
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Select (HMO) Blue Cross	H3251-002	Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola and 21 more	16,254+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) Blue Cross	H8634-009	Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola and 23 more	4,625+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-016	Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola and 13 more	4,254	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) Blue Cross	H3251-029	Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola and 27 more	3,069+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-012	Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola and 13 more	2,759	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-014	Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola and 13 more	850+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-010	Bernalillo, Chaves, Dona Ana, Roosevelt and 3 more	812+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-020	Bernalillo, Chaves, Curry, Dona Ana and 8 more	146+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-019	Bernalillo, Chaves, Curry, Dona Ana and 8 more	118+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Access (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-021	Catron, Cibola, Colfax, DeBaca and 15 more	116+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.

Blue Cross in Texas

21 Texas plans: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
Plan	Plan ID	Counties	Members	What CMS says for 2027
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-003	Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Chambers and 30 more	3,794+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-024	Anderson, Aransas, Archer, Armstrong and 109 more	2,805+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) Blue Cross	H8133-001	Chambers, Fort Bend, Hardin, Harris and 4 more	2,139	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) Blue Cross	H9706-001	Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass and 25 more	1,895+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-022	Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Chambers and 30 more	1,556+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (HMO) Blue Cross	H9706-007	Anderson, Andrews, Aransas, Armstrong and 118 more	1,544+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) Blue Cross	H9706-005	Andrews, Aransas, Armstrong, Bastrop and 69 more	1,327+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-006	Caldwell, Chambers, Collin, Dallas and 8 more	946	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-023	Anderson, Aransas, Archer, Armstrong and 104 more	830+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (HMO) Blue Cross	H8554-001	Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Cameron and 7 more	699+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-022	Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Hunt and 1 more	527+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Preferred (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-033	Andrews, Austin, Bailey, Bexar and 79 more	414+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) Blue Cross	H8133-005	Cameron, El Paso, Hidalgo, Webb and 1 more	395	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-024	Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Cameron and 11 more	293+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-023	Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Cameron and 11 more	291+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO) Blue Cross	H9706-008	Aransas, Bastrop, Bowie, Brazoria and 34 more	211+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) Blue Cross	H9706-009	Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal and 16 more	192+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-025	Anderson, Aransas, Archer, Armstrong and 109 more	153+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) Blue Cross	H9706-002	Anderson, Andrews, Archer, Armstrong and 212 more	143+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) Blue Cross	H1666-008	Atascosa, Gonzales, Kendall, McMullen and 2 more	89+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-026	Anderson, Aransas, Archer, Armstrong and 109 more	14+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.

Blue Cross in Illinois

13 Illinois plans: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
Plan	Plan ID	Counties	Members	What CMS says for 2027
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-003	Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane and 5 more	6,711+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-004	Adams, Bond, Carroll, Clinton and 32 more	2,924+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic Plus (HMO-POS) Blue Cross	H3822-007	Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee and 4 more	2,485	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO) Blue Cross	H8547-001	Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and 3 more	1,534	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) Blue Cross	H3822-014	Adams, Bond, Bureau, Carroll and 31 more	1,459+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-012	Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun and 35 more	882+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-021	Alexander, Boone, Brown, Bureau and 62 more	715+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) Blue Cross	H3822-001	Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry	702	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier Plus (HMO-POS) Blue Cross	H3822-008	Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane and 5 more	608+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-018	Alexander, Boone, Brown, Bureau and 62 more	530+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) Blue Cross	H3822-012	Alexander, Brown, Cass, Clark and 31 more	506+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-008	Kankakee, McHenry	399	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-019	Alexander, Boone, Brown, Bureau and 62 more	10 or fewer	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.

Blue Cross in Montana

6 Montana plans: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
Plan	Plan ID	Counties	Members	What CMS says for 2027
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) Blue Cross	H0107-003	Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon and 35 more	7,133+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) Blue Cross	H0107-005	Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Fergus and 17 more	2,166+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) Blue Cross	H0107-004	Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon and 35 more	1,761+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H0107-007	Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Fergus and 17 more	842+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) Blue Cross	H0107-010	Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Fergus and 17 more	782+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) Blue Cross	H0107-011	Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Fergus and 17 more	10 or fewer	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.

Blue Cross in Oklahoma

8 Oklahoma plans: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
Plan	Plan ID	Counties	Members	What CMS says for 2027
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) Blue Cross	H3979-001	Blaine, Bryan, Canadian, Carter and 24 more	3,129+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-027	Adair, Alfalfa, Atoka, Caddo and 40 more	863+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-029	Adair, Alfalfa, Atoka, Caddo and 40 more	226+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-030	Adair, Alfalfa, Atoka, Caddo and 40 more	136+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-032	Adair, Alfalfa, Atoka, Blaine and 54 more	118+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Balance (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-031	Adair, Alfalfa, Atoka, Blaine and 54 more	85+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) Blue Cross	H8554-003	Blaine, Bryan, Canadian, Carter and 30 more	10 or fewer	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) Blue Cross	H8634-028	Adair, Alfalfa, Atoka, Caddo and 40 more	10 or fewer	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.

CMS hides county counts of 10 or fewer, so totals are at least the number shown. A plan's own letter is the final word on what happens to it.

My Blue Cross Medicare plan is ending. What are my deadlines?

Your current plan keeps working through December 31, 2026. Doctors, prescriptions and benefits work as usual until then.
Open Enrollment, October 15, 2026 to December 7, 2026: pick a new plan now and it starts January 1, 2027, with no gap.
Your extra window, December 8, 2026 to February 28, 2027: because your plan is being discontinued, you get a Special Enrollment Period on top of Open Enrollment. An enrollment request received December 8-31 is effective January 1; received in January, effective February 1; received in February, effective March 1.
Medigap guaranteed issue: apply as early as November 1, 2026, and no later than March 4, 2027 (63 days after your coverage ends).

What happens if I do nothing when my plan is cancelled?

You don't lose Medicare. If you don't choose a new plan, you're moved to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) on January 1, 2027. Original Medicare doesn't include prescription drug coverage, so you'd need to join a separate Part D plan. Going 63 days or more without creditable drug coverage can mean a permanent late-enrollment penalty.

Can I switch to a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan without health questions?

Usually yes. When a Medicare Advantage plan leaves your area or stops offering coverage, federal law gives you a guaranteed issue right: a Medigap company must sell you Plan A, B, D or G (or C or F if you were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020), can't charge more for past or present health problems, and can't refuse you, as long as you switch to Original Medicare. Some states add more rights than this. Keep your non-renewal letter; it can serve as proof.

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Questions about Blue Cross Medicare plans ending

Is Blue Cross leaving Medicare entirely?

No. CMS's 2027 files show Blue Cross still offering plans in Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma. The plans on this page are the ones that end, leave counties, or were merged or renumbered.

My Blue Cross plan is on the list. When do I have to act?

Your plan works through December 31, 2026. Pick a new plan between October 15, 2026 and December 7, 2026 and it starts January 1, 2027. Because your plan is ending, you also get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8, 2026 to February 28, 2027.

What if CMS says my Blue Cross plan was merged or renumbered?

Then you are moved into the new plan automatically on January 1, 2027, and your letter names it. You can still compare other plans during Open Enrollment, October 15, 2026 to December 7, 2026.

Will I get pressured into a sales call if I ask for help?

No. A licensed agent looks at the plans available where you live, explains what changes for you, and you decide. There is no cost to you and no obligation to enroll. Calls are recorded, as Medicare requires.

Is your Blue Cross plan ending?

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Sources

Last updated 2026-10-06. Plan counts come from CMS files; CMS doesn't publish county counts of 10 or fewer members, so totals are at least the number shown.