Plan year 2027 · Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois · H8634-018
Is Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) (H8634-018) ending in 2027?
Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois won't offer Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) in 2027. It ends December 31, 2026, for at least 530 members in 66 counties in Illinois.
What this means for you
What happens when your plan ends
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson County | At least 74 | 5 plans |
| La Salle County | At least 44 | 26 plans |
| McLean County | At least 36 | 19 plans |
| McHenry County | At least 35 | 26 plans |
| Edgar County | At least 27 | 14 plans |
| Franklin County | At least 27 | 13 plans |
| Winnebago County | At least 27 | 26 plans |
| Coles County | At least 25 | 16 plans |
| Union County | At least 23 | 20 plans |
| Johnson County | At least 19 | 16 plans |
| Jefferson County | At least 18 | 13 plans |
| Peoria County | At least 18 | 20 plans |
| Warren County | At least 17 | 13 plans |
| Madison County | At least 15 | 38 plans |
| St. Clair County | At least 15 | 39 plans |
| Kankakee County | At least 14 | 36 plans |
| Rock Island County | At least 14 | 24 plans |
| Morgan County | At least 13 | 17 plans |
| Effingham County | At least 12 | 13 plans |
| Iroquois County | At least 12 | 21 plans |
| Livingston County | At least 12 | 18 plans |
| Clark County | At least 11 | 19 plans |
| Lee County | At least 11 | 24 plans |
| Pulaski County | At least 11 | 14 plans |
| Alexander County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Boone County | 10 or fewer | 26 plans |
| Brown County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Bureau County | 10 or fewer | 23 plans |
| Calhoun County | 10 or fewer | 33 plans |
| Cass County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Christian County | 10 or fewer | 20 plans |
| Clay County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Crawford County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Cumberland County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Edwards County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Fayette County | 10 or fewer | 21 plans |
| Ford County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Gallatin County | 10 or fewer | 13 plans |
| Greene County | 10 or fewer | 24 plans |
| Hamilton County | 10 or fewer | 13 plans |
| Hardin County | 10 or fewer | 13 plans |
| Jasper County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Jersey County | 10 or fewer | 35 plans |
| Jo Daviess County | 10 or fewer | 23 plans |
| Lawrence County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Macoupin County | 10 or fewer | 26 plans |
| Marshall County | 10 or fewer | 22 plans |
| Mason County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Mercer County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Monroe County | 10 or fewer | 32 plans |
| Montgomery County | 10 or fewer | 26 plans |
| Moultrie County | 10 or fewer | 21 plans |
| Perry County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Piatt County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Pike County | 10 or fewer | 17 plans |
| Pope County | 10 or fewer | 16 plans |
| Putnam County | 10 or fewer | 20 plans |
| Randolph County | 10 or fewer | 10 plans |
| Richland County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Scott County | 10 or fewer | 20 plans |
| Stephenson County | 10 or fewer | 24 plans |
| Wabash County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Washington County | 10 or fewer | 23 plans |
| Wayne County | 10 or fewer | 15 plans |
| Whiteside County | 10 or fewer | 18 plans |
| Woodford 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 Choice Premier (PPO)H8634-004 · Ending · at least 2,924 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