Plan year 2027 · Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois · H8634-004
Is Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) (H8634-004) ending in 2027?
Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois won't offer Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) in 2027. It ends December 31, 2026, for at least 2,924 members in 36 counties in Illinois.
What this means for you
What happens when your plan ends
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) will not exist in 2027. If you don't pick a new plan, you'll be moved to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027 with no drug coverage. 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.
Where this plan is ending
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | At least 1,763 | 48 plans |
| DuPage County | At least 459 | 44 plans |
| Will County | At least 290 | 45 plans |
| Kane County | At least 168 | 40 plans |
| Lake County | At least 99 | 32 plans |
| McHenry County | At least 46 | 26 plans |
| Kendall County | At least 26 | 30 plans |
| Tazewell County | At least 22 | 20 plans |
| DeKalb County | At least 18 | 22 plans |
| Sangamon County | At least 17 | 22 plans |
| Vermilion County | At least 16 | 18 plans |
| Adams County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Bond County | 10 or fewer | 36 plans |
| Carroll County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Clinton County | 10 or fewer | 38 plans |
| De Witt County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Douglas County | 10 or fewer | 22 plans |
| Fulton County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Grundy County | 10 or fewer | 29 plans |
| Hancock County | 10 or fewer | 14 plans |
| Henderson County | 10 or fewer | 19 plans |
| Henry County | 10 or fewer | 24 plans |
| Jackson County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Kankakee County | 10 or fewer | 36 plans |
| Knox County | 10 or fewer | 20 plans |
| Logan County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Macon County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Marion County | 10 or fewer | 13 plans |
| McDonough County | 10 or fewer | 17 plans |
| Menard County | 10 or fewer | 17 plans |
| Ogle County | 10 or fewer | 25 plans |
| Saline County | 10 or fewer | 11 plans |
| Schuyler County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Shelby County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Stark County | 10 or fewer | 19 plans |
| White County | 10 or fewer | 15 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
Your plan is ending. Get your 2027 replacement options
Step 3 · Choose your path
You're all set.
Both options are free. Either way, your information stays with our office.
Other Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois plans ending or leaving counties in Illinois
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO)H8634-003 · Ending · at least 6,711 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic Plus (HMO-POS)H3822-007 · Ending · at least 2,485 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Secure (HMO)H8547-001 · Ending · at least 1,534 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)H3822-014 · Ending · at least 1,459 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential (PPO)H8634-012 · Ending · at least 882 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO)H8634-021 · Ending · at least 715 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO)H3822-001 · Leaving some counties · at least 702 members
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier Plus (HMO-POS)H3822-008 · Ending · at least 608 members