Medicare Advantage plans in Sonoma, CA, 2027
Sonoma, California has 7 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (6 in 2026) and 6 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 2 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 2 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 1,496 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Sonoma for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 6 | 7 | ▲up 1 |
| Special needs plans | 3 | 6 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 2 | 2 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 2 | 2 | no change |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,050 | $4,200 | ▲up $150 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026.
Which plans can anyone in Sonoma join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dynamic PlanH5496-012 · HMO | $0 | $295 | $15 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Imperial Courage PlanH5496-016 · HMO | $0 | $2,999 | $85 | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN ClassicH5425-153 · HMO | $25 | $4,200 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., SonomaH0524-051 · HMO | $29 | $6,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare PlanH5425-147 · HMO | $49 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +MoreH3815-023 · HMO | $50 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Sr Adv Enhanced Sac., SonomaH0524-013 · HMO | $99 | $3,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Stars are the contract's 2026 rating. confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
Which plans leave Sonoma in 2027?
Members of these plans here choose a 2027 plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026; choosing by December 31 means no gap; because their plan is leaving the county, they can still join until the end of February 2027, with coverage from the first of the next month. Each plan's page says what happens to its members.
| 2026 plan | Members here, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Dual Advantage 2H4704-002 | 860 | Not offered |
| Alignment Health My ChoiceH4961-003 | 636 | Not offered |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which special needs plans are sold here?
Open only to people with Medicaid as well as Medicare, with certain chronic conditions, or living in an institution.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Senior ValueH5496-005 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Anthem Chronic Care AdvantageH4909-029 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| SCAN StriveH5425-098 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete North P25H8794-025 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Imperial FlexH5496-017 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $2.70 |
| SCAN BalanceH5425-150 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $27 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
How many people in Sonoma use Medicare Advantage?
66,059 of the county's 123,166 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 53.6%; in California as a whole the share is 51.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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- Is your plan ending?Every plan not offered in 2027