Medicare Advantage plans in Kern County, CA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Kern County in California has 18 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 16 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Molina Healthcare, Inc.
If you are in one of their plans, you should have received a notice. You can choose a new plan during Open Enrollment, and special enrollment rules can apply when a plan leaves your area.
Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC
3 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 4 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.
How many people here are in Medicare Advantage
In October 2026, 65,071 of the 137,078 people eligible for Medicare in Kern County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 47.5%. A year earlier it was 63,596 of 133,637 (47.6%).
CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.
Before you choose a plan
Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.
Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (18)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Value Plus (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $599 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $2,000 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $2,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Platinum 057 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $1,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,800 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,200 | 3 of 5 |
| Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) | Blue Shield of California | HMO | $0 | $2,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Champion Ally (HMO) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO | $0 | $499 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-116 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,100 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-191 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $3,200 | 4 of 5 |
| Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO) | Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. | HMO | $0 | $295 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Honor Plus 060 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $10.00 | $2,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $29.00 | $1,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 061 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $40.00 | $4,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA1P (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,900 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO) | Humana | HMO | Not listed | $5,250 | 4 of 5 |
| Imperial Courage Plan (HMO) | Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. | HMO | Not listed | $2,999 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (21)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 048 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,990 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) | Anthem Blue Cross | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Champion Advantage (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $999 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Champion Care (HMO C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $499 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Champion Compass (HMO C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $999 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Champion Connect (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Champion Home (HMO C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Champion Secure (HMO C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-038 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Imperial Senior Value (HMO C-SNP) | Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $295 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P7 (HMO D-SNP) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care CA-27P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,000 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-4AP (HMO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Health Net Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Specialty Simple (HMO C-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Champion Choice (HMO C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $2.60 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Imperial Flex (HMO C-SNP) | Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $2.70 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 039 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Champion Plus (HMO C-SNP) | Champion Heath Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Kern Family Health Care Medicare (HMO D-SNP) | Kern Family Health Care Medicare (D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.30 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see California drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025
Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.