Plan year 2027 · CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield · H7379-001
Is CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) (H7379-001) leaving your county in 2027?
For members in 6 counties in Maryland, yes. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) won't cover those counties in 2027, so at least 2,879 members there need a new plan.
What this means for you
What happens if you live in one of these counties
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Essential (PPO) won't cover the counties listed below in 2027. Members who live there are treated the same as members of a plan that's ending. You can choose a new plan during Annual Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2026). Because your plan is ending, you also get a Special Enrollment Period through February 28, 2027, and the right to buy certain Medigap policies with no health questions.
Counties this plan is leaving
Tap your county to check your plan and see what's still offered there for 2027. Member counts are at least what CMS reports; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer.
| County | Members affected | 2027 plans open to everyone |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | At least 969 | 17 plans |
| Carroll County | At least 907 | 13 plans |
| St. Mary's County | At least 562 | 6 plans |
| Worcester County | At least 239 | 9 plans |
| Queen Anne's County | At least 144 | 9 plans |
| Kent County | At least 58 | 9 plans |
Dates that matter
Annual Notice of Change mailed
Carriers had to mail your Annual Notice of Change, or a non-renewal letter if your plan is ending, before enrollment opens. Check yours for changes.
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
Get your 2027 options
Step 3 · Choose your path
You're all set.
Both options are free. Either way, your information stays with our office.