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Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington (H5050)

H5050Contract

A company of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., sold as Kaiser Permanente

14 plans in 2027 (17 in 2026) · 69,268 members in September 2026

Offers plans in 2027

2026 rating: 4 of 5

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington is the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H5050, sold as Kaiser Permanente. In 2027 it offers 14 plans (17 in 2026); 3 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 69,268 people were in its plans in September 2026.

What plans does H5050 offer for 2027?

All 14 plans, by plan number
PlanTypeMonthly premiumOut-of-pocket limitAreaFor 2027
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage BasicH5050-001HMO$106$4,2009 countiesrenews in fewer counties
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage OptimalH5050-004HMO$373$3,1507 countiesrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage EssentialH5050-009HMO$119$3,9504 countiesrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage ColumbiaH5050-019HMO$85$3,9501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage CentennialH5050-021HMO$0$6,6001 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Essential KngH5050-024HMO$82$4,9501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Essential PceH5050-025HMO$82$4,9501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Essential SnoH5050-026HMO$82$4,9501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Essential ThuH5050-027HMO$82$4,9501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Key KingH5050-028HMO$0$6,7501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Key PierceH5050-029HMO$0$6,7501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Key SnohomishH5050-030HMO$0$6,7501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Key ThurstonH5050-031HMO$0$6,7501 countyrenews
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Vital SoundH5050-032HMO$55$6,5004 countiesrenews

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 planMembers, Sept. 2026Counties in 2026
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage HarborH5050-0175,3383
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage AnchorH5050-0233,2932
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage KeyH5050-0228391

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?

H5050 also holds 2 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 29,795 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 IDPlan nameMembers, Sept. 20262027
H5050-801Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Group [AB]fewer than 11renews
H5050-802Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Group [ABD]29,795renews

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 3.5 of 5, drug plan 5 of 5). Of its 41 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:

Lowest-rated measuresStars
Improving Bladder Control1
Getting Appointments and Care Quickly1
Customer Service1
Rating of Health Plan2
Highest-rated measuresStars
MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR5
Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins)5
Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists)5
Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications5

Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).

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