Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Alignment Health Plan (H4961)
H4961Contract
A company of Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC, sold as Alignment Health Plan
2 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 6,993 members in September 2026
Alignment Health Plan is the Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC company that holds Medicare contract H4961, sold as Alignment Health Plan. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (3 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 6,993 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H4961 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health My Choice 001H4961-001 | PPO | $149 | $4,200 | 2 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| Alignment Health Balance 006H4961-006 | PPO | $93 | $2,850 | 2 counties | renews |
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 crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health My ChoiceH4961-003 | 1,651 | 2 |
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).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H4961 also holds 4 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 1,027 members in September 2026 (plans with fewer than 11 not counted). They are not sold to individuals, so the landscape files list no premiums or benefits for them; the employer or union sends their 2027 terms.
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4961-801 | Alignment Health Plan Retiree Options | 1,027 | renews |
| H4961-802 | Alignment Health Plan Retiree Options | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4961-803 | Alignment Health Plan Retiree Options | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H4961-804 | Alignment Health Plan Retiree Options | fewer than 11 | renews |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 4 of 5 (health plan 4 of 5, drug plan 4.5 of 5). Of its 40 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving Bladder Control | 1 |
| Customer Service | 2 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 2 |
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 5 |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Alignment Health Plan plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter