Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
Medicare's Evolving Landscape
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
NextBlue (Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota) is discontinuing their Classic PPO and Premium PPO Medicare Advantage plans effective December 31, 2025, and replacing them with two new plans: Discover PPO and Summit PPO starting January 1, 2026. 19,000 members were notified they must select new coverage for 2026.
Action Required
Before December 31, 2025: Billing team must verify patient insurance eligibility for all NextBlue Medicare Advantage members to confirm their 2026 plan selection (Discover PPO or Summit PPO). Update patient records with new plan information. Contact NextBlue Provider Service Center at 844-753-8039 for plan details and contracted status verification.