Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
2026 NextBlue of North Dakota’s Landscape
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND·Provider News
Effective date
Dec 31, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
NextBlue of North Dakota is discontinuing Classic PPO and Premium PPO plans effective December 31, 2025, and introducing two new Medicare Advantage plans (Discover PPO and Summit PPO) for 2026. The Freedom PPO plan will continue, and all 2026 plans will include expanded benefits like flex cards for dental, eyewear, and hearing items.
Action Required
By December 31, 2025: Billing team must update patient insurance verification systems to reflect discontinued Classic PPO and Premium PPO plans and add new Discover PPO and Summit PPO plan options. Front desk staff should verify patient plan transitions and update demographics in billing system. Contact NextBlue Provider Services at 844-753-8039 for specific plan transition details.