Plan year 2027 · Sierra County, NM
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico plans ending in Sierra County for 2027
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is ending 3 plans here for 2027 but still offers 2 other plans in Sierra County.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Sierra County?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Sierra County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
2 carriers are changing coverage in Sierra County for 2027: 4 plan terminations. Roughly 104 members in Sierra County are affected. 20 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 17 are offered for 2027. If you're enrolled in one of the plans below, you'll need to pick a new plan for January 1, 2027.
Carriers with changes in Sierra County
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico3 terminations104 membersBlue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Select (HMO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Humana1 terminationHumana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)
Every affected plan in Sierra County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX | Blue Cross MA Dual Care Plus Preferred (PPO D-SNP) H8634-009 · PPO D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Select (HMO) H3251-002 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Access (PPO) H1666-021 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) H5216-444 · PPO I-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Sierra County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 17 Medicare Advantage plans from 5 carriers are offered in Sierra County, New Mexico for 2027. 14 have a $0 monthly premium, and 7 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC EP-1 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC EP-3 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC EP-2 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care (HMO-POS D-SNP)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM$0/moHMO-POS D-SNP | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO-POS D-SNP)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM$0/moHMO-POS D-SNP | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 17 available plans. 2027 star ratings are published by CMS in early October 2026. Premiums shown are the consolidated Part C + D monthly premium.
Dates that matter
Your ANOC letter arrives
Carriers must mail the Annual Notice of Change — and non-renewal notices — before enrollment opens.
Annual Enrollment Period
Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.
How it works →Special Enrollment Period
Members of terminated plans get extra time to choose a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
How it works →Guaranteed-issue Medigap window
Losing your plan gives you the right to buy select Medigap policies with no health questions.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Already in a Medicare Advantage plan on January 1? You can make one change: switch plans or go back to Original Medicare.
How it works →
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Your 2027 options in Sierra County
Step 3 · Choose your path
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Where else these carriers are leaving in New Mexico
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
ZIP codes in Sierra County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Sierra County, including these ZIP codes:
87901, 87930, 87931, 87933, 87935, 87939, 87942, 88042