Medicare Advantage plans in Stanislaus, CA, 2027
Stanislaus, California has 21 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (21 in 2026) and 15 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 11 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 5 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 367 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Stanislaus for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 21 | 21 | no change |
| Special needs plans | 17 | 15 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 13 | 11 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 5 | 5 | no change |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $2,999 | $4,000 | ▲up $1,001 |
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 Stanislaus join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dynamic PlanH5496-012 · HMO | $0 | $295 | $15 | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN ClassicH5425-069 · HMO | $0 | $999 | none | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN Costco Medicare AdvantageH5425-137 · HMO | $0 | $999 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-005 · HMO-POS | $0 | $1,200 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health + AllCare Preferred 011H3815-011 · HMO | $0 | $1,999 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Imperial Courage PlanH5496-016 · HMO | $0 | $2,999 | $85 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 050H3815-050 · HMO | $0 | $3,499 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 040H3815-040 · HMO | $0 | $3,999 | $108 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH5619-191 · HMO | $0 | $4,000 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5619-121 · HMO | $0 | $5,250 | $45 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5525-079 · PPO | $0 | $6,500 | $75 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Honor Plus 060H3815-060 · HMO | $7.30 | $9,850 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Balance Plus 004H8832-004 · PPO | $7.30 | $9,850 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic StanisH0524-041 · HMO | $25 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5525-080 · PPO | $53 | $5,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Shield InspireH0504-047 · HMO | $61 | $5,100 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare PlanH5425-125 · HMO | $67 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Advantage 001H8832-001 · PPO | $70 | $4,451 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced StanisH0524-040 · HMO | $89 | $2,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Balance 006H4961-006 · PPO | $93 | $2,850 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 001H4961-001 · PPO | $149 | $4,200 | none | 4 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 Stanislaus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health Honor+ PlanH3815-052 | 290 | Leaves the county |
| Central Health Classic Care Plan IIIH5649-023 | 44 | Not offered |
| Central Health Embrace Care PlanH5649-025 | 22 | Not offered |
| Central Health Dual Access PlanH5649-024 | 11 | Not offered |
| Central Health Embrace Choice PlanH5649-026 | fewer than 11 | 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 |
| SCAN BalanceH5425-070 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 010H3815-010 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 048H3815-048 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Health Net Dual AlignH3561-010 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Alignment Health BreathEasy Plus 041H3815-041 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Anthem Kidney CareH4909-030 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| SCAN StriveH5425-098 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete North P20H8794-020 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 051H3815-051 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0.10 |
| Imperial FlexH5496-017 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $2.70 |
| Alignment Health Duals+ 030H3815-030 | Dual-Eligible | $7.30 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 039H3815-039 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
| Alignment Health Clarity Plus 042H3815-042 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
| HPSJ/MVHP Advantage D-SNPH5734-001 | Dual-Eligible | $7.30 |
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 Stanislaus use Medicare Advantage?
57,055 of the county's 97,033 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 58.8%; in California as a whole the share is 51.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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