AZ Blue Blue Best Life Medicare Advantage plans have been awarded 4.5 out of 5 stars by the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) for the 2026 plan year. This is the highest rating AZ Blue has ever achieved, jumping a full star in just one year.

This places AZ Blue in the top 7% of plans in the country&mdash;and it is the only 4.5-Star Medicare Advantage plan (non-SNP) available in Arizona. Beginning next year, 100% of AZ Blue Medicare Advantage members will be enrolled in a 4.5+ Star-rated plan.

Why This Matters
For Medicare Advantage members, a higher CMS Star Rating means more than just recognition&mdash;it reflects quality, trust, and better health outcomes.
Here is what made our Medicare plans stand out:

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 <li>Stronger benefits and value: Plans include $0 and low monthly premiums, low out-of-pocket costs, and enhanced benefits like dental, vision, hearing, and fitness programs.
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 <li>Better access to care: Members have access to over 18,000 providers across Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties.
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 <li>24/7 support: From a nurse line available day or night to digital tools that make care more accessible, members can get help when and where they need it.
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 <li>Trusted service: The five-star CAHPS ratings in customer service, prescription drug access, and Rating of Health Plan show that members can count on AZ Blue for reliable, responsive support.
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This recognition underscores AZ Blue&rsquo;s commitment to continuous improvement and member satisfaction, ensuring that Medicare Advantage members receive the best possible care and coverage.

What&rsquo;s Next: Living Your Best Life with AZ Blue
As Frank Fern&aacute;ndez, General Manager of Medicare at AZ Blue, shared: &ldquo;Today&rsquo;s Medicare customers want to live their best life. They are active, smart, savvy, and looking to get the best value and the best coverage from their Medicare Advantage plan.&rdquo;

AZ Blue is dedicated to helping members do just that, offering plans that are personal, accessible, and built around what matters most.

For more details about AZ Blue&rsquo;s Medicare Advantage plans or how to enroll, visit <a href="www.azblue.com/medicare">www.azblue.com/medicare</a>.
Blue Cross&reg; Blue Shield&reg; of Arizona (AZ Blue) is contracted with Medicare to offer HMO Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment in AZ Blue plans depends on contract renewal every year. Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

AZ Blue Medicare Advantage Plans Earn 4.5 Star-Rating for 2026

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