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Medicare Advantage plans in Kings County, CA: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Kings County in California has 12 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 11 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage12+1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage2-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans8-3 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage8no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$3,0002026: $2,900
Plans rated 4 stars or more7+2 from 2026

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

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

4 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, 7,582 of the 20,084 people eligible for Medicare in Kings County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 37.8%. A year earlier it was 7,216 of 19,598 (36.8%).

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 (12)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Alignment Health Platinum 057 (HMO)Alignment Health PlanHMO$0$1,0003.5 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue CrossHMO-POS$0$3,0003.5 of 5
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue Cross Partnership PlanHMO-POS$0$3,0003 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H5619-015 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$3,2004 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H5619-191 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$3,2004 of 5
Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO)Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.HMO$0$2954 of 5
SCAN Classic (HMO)SCAN Health PlanHMO$0$9994 of 5
SCAN Costco Medicare Advantage (HMO)SCAN Health PlanHMO$0$6994 of 5
Alignment Health Honor Plus 060 (HMO)Alignment Health PlanHMO$7.30$9,8503.5 of 5
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Fresno (HMO)Kaiser PermanenteHMO$29.00$4,9004.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0005 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$65.00$7,1503 of 5
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Fresno (HMO)Kaiser PermanenteHMO$95.00$2,9004.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO)HumanaHMONot listed$5,2504 of 5
Imperial Courage Plan (HMO)Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.HMONot listed$2,9994 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (8)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)Anthem Blue CrossHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8503 of 5
Imperial Senior Value (HMO C-SNP)Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$2954 of 5
Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete North P18 (HMO D-SNP)Kaiser PermanenteHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP)SCAN Health PlanHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9994 of 5
SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP)SCAN Health PlanHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504 of 5
Wellcare CalViva Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Imperial Flex (HMO C-SNP)Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$2.70$9,8504 of 5

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see California drug plans.

Sources

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
  3. 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.