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

For 2027, Sonoma County in California has 6 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 5 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage6+1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage1no change
Special Needs Plans6+3 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage1no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$4,5502026: $4,200
Plans rated 4 stars or more5+1 from 2026

Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027

1 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, 66,260 of the 123,474 people eligible for Medicare in Sonoma County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 53.7%. A year earlier it was 65,962 of 120,367 (54.8%).

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 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO)Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.HMO$0$2954 of 5
SCAN Classic (HMO)SCAN Health PlanHMO$25.00$4,2004 of 5
Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma (HMO)Kaiser PermanenteHMO$29.00$6,0004.5 of 5
Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)SCAN Health PlanHMO$49.00$4,9004 of 5
Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (HMO)Alignment Health PlanHMO$50.00$4,9003.5 of 5
Kaiser Permanente Sr Adv Enhanced Sac., Sonoma (HMO)Kaiser PermanenteHMO$99.00$3,9004.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (1)

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

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Anthem Chronic Care Advantage (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 P25 (HMO D-SNP)Kaiser PermanenteHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP)SCAN Health PlanHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504 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
SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP)SCAN Health PlanHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$27.00$4,2004 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.