Medicare Advantage plans in Ventura, CA, 2027
Ventura, California has 17 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (20 in 2026) and 16 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 15 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 6 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 2,375 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Ventura for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 20 | 17 | ▼down 3 |
| Special needs plans | 15 | 16 | ▲up 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 17 | 15 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 7 | 5 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $3,749 | $3,700 | ▼down $49 |
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 Ventura join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dynamic PlanH5496-012 · HMO | $0 | $295 | $15 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 028H3815-028 · HMO | $0 | $800 | none | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN ClassicH5425-001 · HMO | $0 | $2,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN Costco Medicare AdvantageH5425-146 · HMO | $0 | $2,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage VenturaH0524-034 · HMO | $0 | $2,800 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Imperial Courage PlanH5496-016 · HMO | $0 | $2,999 | $85 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem PrimeH4161-007 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 050H3815-050 · HMO | $0 | $3,499 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH5619-191 · HMO | $0 | $3,700 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 040H3815-040 · HMO | $0 | $3,999 | $108 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Ventura ValueH0524-083 · HMO | $0 | $4,300 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus GivebackH5619-150 · HMO | $0 | $5,000 | $42 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5619-121 · HMO | $0 | $5,250 | $45 | 3 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH0544-063 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,751 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH5619-184 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Honor Plus 060H3815-060 · HMO | $7.30 | $9,850 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Advantage 001H8832-001 · PPO | $70 | $4,451 | none | not rated (too new) |
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 Ventura 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-292 | 1,384 | Not offered |
| Wellcare SimpleH5087-034 | 543 | Leaves the county |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-369 | 189 | Not offered |
| Alignment Health Honor+ PlanH3815-052 | 119 | Leaves the county |
| Central Health Classic Care Plan IIH5649-028 | 117 | Not offered |
| Central Health Medi-Medi Plan IIH5649-009 | 23 | 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 BalanceH5425-151 | 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 |
| Alignment Health BreathEasy Plus 041H3815-041 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Anthem Kidney CareH4909-030 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| SCAN StriveH5425-097 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH5619-038 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P11H8794-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 051H3815-051 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0.10 |
| Imperial FlexH5496-017 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $2.70 |
| Anthem Dual AdvantageH4471-005 | Dual-Eligible | $4.10 |
| 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 |
| Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care AdvantageH9623-001 | 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 Ventura use Medicare Advantage?
73,121 of the county's 177,655 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 41.2%; in California as a whole the share is 51.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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