2027 Medicare plans in Kern County, CA CY2027

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Medicare evaluates plans every year based on a 5-star rating system. Star Ratings shown are 2027 Star Ratings released by CMS on October 8, 2026.

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Medicare Advantage with drugs

Every 2027 plan in Kern County (52)

2027 plans in Kern County, CA, sorted by premium
Plan	Company	Plan type	Monthly premium	Most you pay in-network (MOOP)	Star rating	Part B giveback
Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO) H5496-012-000	Imperial Health Plan of California	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$295	4 out of 5 stars	$15 a month
Imperial Senior Value (HMO C-SNP) H5496-005-000	Imperial Health Plan of California	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$295	4 out of 5 stars	$12 a month
Champion Ally (HMO) H6170-007-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$499	Not enough data available	None
Champion Care (HMO C-SNP) H6170-008-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$499	Not enough data available	None
Aetna Medicare Prime Value Plus (HMO) H4982-022-000	CVS Health Corporation	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$599	2.5 out of 5 stars	None
Champion Advantage (HMO-POS C-SNP) H6170-001-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$999	Not enough data available	None
Champion Compass (HMO C-SNP) H6170-015-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$999	Not enough data available	None
Alignment Health Platinum 057 (HMO) H3815-057-000	Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$1,000	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
Wellcare Specialty Simple (HMO C-SNP) H0562-092-000	Centene Corporation	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$1,000	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) H4161-005-000	Elevance Health, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$1,200	3 out of 5 stars	None
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 048 (HMO C-SNP) H3815-048-000	Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$1,990	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS) H0543-019-000	UnitedHealth Group, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$2,000	3 out of 5 stars	None
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) H4982-003-000	CVS Health Corporation	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$2,000	2.5 out of 5 stars	None
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) H0523-091-000	CVS Health Corporation	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$2,000	3 out of 5 stars	None
UHC Complete Care CA-27P (HMO-POS C-SNP) H0543-226-000	UnitedHealth Group, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$2,000	3 out of 5 stars	None
Humana Gold Plus H5619-116 (HMO) H5619-116-000	Humana Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$2,100	4 out of 5 stars	None
Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) H0504-038-000	California Physicians' Service	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$2,750	4 out of 5 stars	None
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) H0544-062-000	Elevance Health, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$2,800	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
Humana Gold Plus H5619-191 (HMO) H5619-191-001	Humana Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$3,200	4 out of 5 stars	None
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern (HMO) H0524-036-000	Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$3,900	4.5 out of 5 stars	None
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150 (HMO) H5619-150-000	Humana Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$0	$5,000	4 out of 5 stars	$42 a month
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) H4471-010-002	Elevance Health, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)	$0	$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.	3 out of 5 stars	None
Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) H4909-030-000	Elevance Health, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$9,850	3 out of 5 stars	None
Champion Connect (HMO-POS C-SNP) H6170-002-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$9,850	Not enough data available	None
Champion Home (HMO C-SNP) H6170-016-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$9,850	Not enough data available	None
Champion Secure (HMO C-SNP) H6170-017-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$9,850	Not enough data available	None
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-038 (HMO D-SNP) H5619-038-000	Humana Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)	$0	$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.	4 out of 5 stars	None
Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P7 (HMO D-SNP) H8794-007-000	Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)	$0	$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.	4.5 out of 5 stars	None
UHC Complete Care Support CA-4AP (HMO C-SNP) H0543-242-000	UnitedHealth Group, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$0	$9,850	3 out of 5 stars	None
Wellcare Health Net Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) H3561-009-000	Centene Corporation	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)	$0	$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
Champion Choice (HMO C-SNP) H6170-009-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$2.60	$9,850	Not enough data available	None
Imperial Flex (HMO C-SNP) H5496-017-000	Imperial Health Plan of California	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$2.70	$9,850	4 out of 5 stars	None
Wellcare Value Script (PDP) S4802-163-000	Centene Corporation	Part D drug plan	$5.30	Not applicable to drug plans	3 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 039 (HMO C-SNP) H3815-039-000	Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$7.30	$9,850	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
Alignment Health Honor Plus 060 (HMO) H3815-060-000	Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$7.30	$9,850	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
Champion Plus (HMO C-SNP) H6170-010-000	Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)	$7.30	$9,850	Not enough data available	None
Kern Family Health Care Medicare (HMO D-SNP) H4057-001-000	Kern Health Systems (KHS)	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)	$7.30	$9,850CMS lists this as a zero-dollar cost-sharing plan for people with Medicare and Medicaid. As long as you keep your Medicaid, you generally pay $0 for covered Medicare Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Drug copays may apply. The amount shown is the plan's in-network yearly limit on Part A and Part B cost sharing.	Plan too new to be measured	None
Wellcare Classic (PDP) S4802-094-000	Centene Corporation	Part D drug plan	$7.30	Not applicable to drug plans	3 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) S5715-049-000	Health Care Service Corporation	Part D drug plan	$9.30	Not applicable to drug plans	2.5 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) H0523-022-000	CVS Health Corporation	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$10	$2,000	3 out of 5 stars	None
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern (HMO) H0524-035-000	Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$29	$1,900	4.5 out of 5 stars	None
Alignment Health My Choice 061 (HMO) H3815-061-000	Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC	Medicare Advantage with drug coverage	$40	$4,900	3.5 out of 5 stars	None
Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) S5884-114-000	Humana Inc.	Part D drug plan	$118.30	Not applicable to drug plans	4.5 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) S5884-211-000	Humana Inc.	Part D drug plan	$130.30	Not applicable to drug plans	4.5 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) S5921-376-000	UnitedHealth Group, Inc.	Part D drug plan	$170.80	Not applicable to drug plans	3 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) S5884-178-000	Humana Inc.	Part D drug plan	$191.20	Not applicable to drug plans	4.5 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) S2468-003-000	California Physicians' Service	Part D drug plan	$210	Not applicable to drug plans	2.5 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) S5921-413-000	UnitedHealth Group, Inc.	Part D drug plan	$242.60	Not applicable to drug plans	3 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP) S2468-004-000	California Physicians' Service	Part D drug plan	$252.60	Not applicable to drug plans	2.5 out of 5 stars	Not applicable
Imperial Courage Plan (HMO) H5496-016-000	Imperial Health Plan of California	Medicare Advantage only	Not listed	$2,999	3.5 out of 5 stars	$85 a month
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO) H5619-121-000	Humana Inc.	Medicare Advantage only	Not listed	$5,250	4 out of 5 stars	$45 a month
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA1P (HMO-POS) H0543-121-000	UnitedHealth Group, Inc.	Medicare Advantage only	Not listed	$5,900	3.5 out of 5 stars	$25 a month

Data used on this page

CMS CY2027 Landscape Source File, November 2026 release (202611)
CMS CY2027 plan benefit files and the Medicare Plan Finder benefit summary file dated October 15, 2026
2027 Star Ratings data tables dated October 8, 2026
Summary of Benefits files collected from plan company websites, October 28 to November 11, 2026
How we build these pages

Researched and reviewed by Jordan Diaz, Licensed Insurance Agent, NPN 18910035, Senior Benefit Assistance. Last reviewed: November 11, 2026.