Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Aetna Better Health of California Inc. (H4982)
H4982Contract
A company of CVS Health Corporation, sold as Aetna Medicare
8 plans in 2027 (9 in 2026) · 9,451 members in September 2026
Aetna Better Health of California Inc. is the CVS Health Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H4982, sold as Aetna Medicare. In 2027 it offers 8 plans (9 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 9,451 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H4982 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4982-001 | HMO | $0 | $599 | 2 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4982-002 | HMO | $0 | $599 | 2 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4982-003 | HMO | $0 | $2,000 | 1 county | renews |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4982-007 | HMO | $10 | $3,900 | 2 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Value PlusH4982-022 | HMO | $0 | $599 | 3 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Prime ExtraH4982-025 | HMO | $0 | $299 | 1 county | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Prime ExtraH4982-026 | HMO | $0 | $299 | 2 counties | renews |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH4982-030 | HMO | $104 | $3,900 | 1 county | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4982-004 | 1,369 | 1 |
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?
H4982 also holds 1 group plan offered through former employers and unions, with 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4982-801 | Aetna Medicare Plan | 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 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 2.5 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Getting Needed Care | 1 |
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly | 1 |
| Customer Service | 1 |
| Rating of Health Care Quality | 1 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
| Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture | 5 |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 4 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Aetna Medicare 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