Medicare Advantage plans in Stanislaus County, CA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Stanislaus County in California has 18 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 5 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, 57,288 of the 97,232 people eligible for Medicare in Stanislaus County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 58.9%. A year earlier it was 55,774 of 95,043 (58.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health + AllCare Preferred 011 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $1,999 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 050 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $3,499 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 040 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $3,999 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,200 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-191 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $4,000 | 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 |
| SCAN Costco Medicare Advantage (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $999 | 4 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 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Stanis (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $25.00 | $4,900 | 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 | $67.00 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Advantage 001 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | PPO | $70.00 | $4,451 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Stanis (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | $89.00 | $2,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Balance 006 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | PPO | $93.00 | $2,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 001 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | PPO | $149.00 | $4,200 | 4.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)
| 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 |
| 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 (15)
| 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 |
| 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 | $1,200 | 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 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.