Medicare Advantage plans in San Joaquin County, CA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, San Joaquin County in California has 20 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 22 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Elevance Health, Inc.
- 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.
9 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 6 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, 72,279 of the 130,330 people eligible for Medicare in San Joaquin County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 55.5%. A year earlier it was 69,653 of 126,876 (54.9%).
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 (20)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $2,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $2,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 050 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $3,499 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Platinum 059 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $4,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Community (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,999 | 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 | $2,900 | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN Costco Medicare Advantage (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $2,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO | $0 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Balance Plus 004 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | PPO | $7.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Honor Plus 060 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Shield Advantage (HMO) | Blue Shield of California | HMO | $20.00 | $2,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic SnJoaq (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $29.00 | $4,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5525-080 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $53.00 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Shield Inspire (HMO) | Blue Shield of California | HMO | $61.00 | $5,100 | 4 of 5 |
| Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO | $65.00 | $5,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Advantage 001 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | PPO | $70.00 | $4,451 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Balance 006 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | PPO | $93.00 | $2,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced SnJoaq (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $96.00 | $2,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-026 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $101.00 | $6,750 | 4 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 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,500 | 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 (17)
| 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 Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| 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 P20 (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 | $2,000 | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Health Net 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 |
| 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 Duals+ 030 (HMO D-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $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 |
| HPSJ/MVHP Advantage D-SNP (HMO D-SNP) | Health Plan of San Joaquin / Mountain Valley Health Plan Advantage D-SNP (HMO) | 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.