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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage for 2027: 3 Plans
LINCOLN, Neb. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska will offer 3 Medicare Advantage plans across Nebraska for 2027, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Landscape Source Files for the coming plan year. The lineup is one of 11 carriers Nebraskans can choose from statewide, and it arrives with two brand-new plans and four plans that are not returning from 2026. This article is published by an independent Medicare education site; we are not Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, not an insurance carrier, and not the federal government.
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Key takeaways
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska lists 3 Medicare Advantage plans statewide for 2027, all of them with drug coverage included.
- Two of those three plans are new for 2027, and four Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plans from 2026 are not returning.
- A plan listed statewide may not be offered in every Nebraska county, so availability needs to be checked at the county level on Medicare.gov.
- Annual Enrollment 2027 runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and a choice made in that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium (2026) | $202.90 | Medicare.gov |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2026) | $2,100 | CMS |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2027) | $2,400 | CMS |
| Annual Enrollment Period (for 2027 coverage) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Medicare.gov |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Medicare.gov |
Area counts are for the county as a whole and are not a recommendation of any plan. Program figures are set nationally.
What is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska offering statewide for 2027?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is offering 3 Medicare Advantage plans in Nebraska for 2027: 1 HMO-POS plan and 2 PPO plans. All 3 include Part D prescription drug coverage. The carrier is not listing any Special Needs Plans in Nebraska for 2027 — no D-SNP for people with both Medicare and Medicaid, no C-SNP for specific chronic conditions, and no I-SNP for people living in an institution.
For statewide context, CMS shows 11 carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Nebraska for 2027, with 52 plans across all carriers combined. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska accounts for 3 of those 52. The full carrier-by-carrier and plan-by-plan breakdown is in the tables elsewhere on this page.
Which Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plans reach the most Nebraska counties for 2027?
All three Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 are listed in 61 Nebraska counties, according to the CMS Landscape file. In order, those plans are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Assure (HMO-POS), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO), and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Protect (PPO).
A county count is a footprint, not a guarantee for any one address. Nebraska has 93 counties, so a 61-county footprint still leaves parts of the state where these plans are not offered. Whether a specific plan is available in Omaha, Scottsbluff, Grand Island, Norfolk, or a small rural county is something only the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov can confirm by ZIP code.
What is new or not returning from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska in Nebraska for 2027?
Two of the three Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans in Nebraska for 2027 are new: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Assure (HMO-POS) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Protect (PPO). Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) is listed again for 2027.
On the other side of the ledger, 4 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plans offered in 2026 are not returning for 2027. If you are currently enrolled in a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plan, you should receive an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) from the carrier in the fall of 2026 explaining whether your specific plan is continuing, changing, or ending. If a plan is ending, that notice will describe your options for 2027.
How do I check whether a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plan is offered in my Nebraska county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?
The quickest check is on Medicare.gov. Enter your ZIP code in the Medicare Plan Finder, filter by Medicare Advantage, and the tool will show which plans — including any Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plans — are available in your county for 2027. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Because this article cannot share premiums, copays, benefits, provider networks, drug formularies, or star ratings, those details should come straight from the Plan Finder or from the plan's own Evidence of Coverage, Summary of Benefits, provider directory, and drug list. Three questions are usually worth asking before you enroll:
- Is the plan offered in my county for 2027?
- Are the doctors, clinics and hospitals I use in the plan's network?
- Are the prescriptions I take on the plan's drug list, and at what tier?
What should Nebraskans do before December 7, 2026?
Annual Enrollment 2027 runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. Any Medicare Advantage or Part D choice you make during that window takes effect January 1, 2027. You do not have to switch; if you are happy with your current coverage and your plan is continuing, you can stay put.
A simple checklist for Nebraskans weighing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska or any other carrier for 2027:
1. Read the Annual Notice of Change from your current plan when it arrives in the fall of 2026. 2. Make a short list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions. 3. Use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov to compare plans available in your ZIP code. 4. Confirm your choice — or your decision to stay — on or before December 7, 2026.
Where can Nebraskans get free help comparing Medicare Advantage plans for 2027?
Two free, official sources are available to every Nebraskan. Medicare.gov is the federal site for comparing plans by ZIP code, viewing each plan's details, and enrolling online. 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offers live help with the same information.
These sources are run by the federal Medicare program and are not tied to any carrier, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
2027 plan lineup
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans in Nebraska for 2027
CMS lists 3 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans across Nebraska for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 10 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska 3 plans | |||
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Assure (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 61 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 61 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Protect (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 61 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
The 2027 choices, by type
How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans across Nebraska break down for 2027
HMO plans use a network and usually a primary-care doctor and referrals; HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network coverage; PPO plans also cover out-of-network care, at a higher share; PFFS plans pay any provider that accepts the plan’s terms. Special Needs Plans serve people with Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), certain chronic conditions (C-SNP) or living in an institution (I-SNP).
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Medicare Advantage plans does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska offer in Nebraska for 2027?
Are any Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans new or ending for 2027?
Does a plan listed statewide mean it is offered in my Nebraska county?
When do I need to make a decision for 2027 coverage?
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- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (plan-level availability by county)
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year (year-over-year comparison)
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov)
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Sources and methodology
- Medicare.gov, Medicare costs (Part B premium)
- CMS, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) program rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan-year announcements
- Medicare.gov, enrollment periods and plan rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (CY2027): Nebraska plan counts and county footprints for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, including plan names and types.
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): year-over-year comparison for plans new for 2027 and plans not returning.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates of October 15 through December 7, 2026, with coverage effective January 1, 2027.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder and 1-800-MEDICARE: how Nebraskans verify county availability, provider networks and drug coverage.
How we put this together: area counts come from the CMS files listed above for the county that contains this city, program figures come from CMS, Medicare.gov and the Social Security Administration, and no plan is ranked or recommended.
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