Medicare Advantage plans in Madera County, CA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Madera County in California has 16 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 18 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.
5 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 13,865 of the 27,828 people eligible for Medicare in Madera County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 49.8%. A year earlier it was 13,598 of 27,191 (50.0%).
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 (16)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health + CommUnity 046 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $1,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 050 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $3,499 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health ONE + Walgreens 035 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $1,300 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | 3 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 H5619-012 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,200 | 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 |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $999 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Honor Plus 060 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Fresno (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $29.00 | $4,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0005 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $65.00 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Advantage 001 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | PPO | $70.00 | $4,451 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Fresno (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $95.00 | $2,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (23)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health BreathEasy Plus 041 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 010 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| 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 North P18 (HMO D-SNP) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $999 | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare CalViva Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 051 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0.10 | $9,850 | 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 Clarity Plus 042 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 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 |
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.