Medicare plans
Kern County, CA
42 Medicare Advantage plans and 10 drug-only plans are offered in Kern County, CA for 2027. 33 of the Advantage plans have a $0 monthly premium.
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Plans by type
| Type | Plans |
|---|---|
| Advantage | 3 |
| Advantage with drugs | 39 |
| Drug only | 10 |
| All plans | 52 |
21 of these are Special Needs Plans, open only to people who qualify. The 10 drug-only plans are listed for all of California.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Premiums and out-of-pocket limits
| Measure | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Advantage monthly premium | $0 to $40 |
| Advantage plans at $0 | 33 |
| Advantage out-of-pocket maximum (in network) | $295 to $9,850 |
| Drug-only monthly premium | $5.30 to $252.60 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Star Ratings
| Overall rating | Advantage plans |
|---|---|
| 2.5 stars | 2 |
| 3 stars | 9 |
| 3.5 stars | 8 |
| 4 stars | 10 |
| 4.5 stars | 3 |
| Too new to rate | 1 |
| Not enough data | 9 |
13 Advantage plans in Kern County, CA have an overall rating of 4 stars or more.
Source: CMS 2027 Medicare Part C and D Star Ratings, as of October 8, 2026. Publisher page
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Change from 2026
Kern County, CA has 42 Advantage plans in 2027, 3 more than 2026 (39). 11 plans are new to the county and 8 plans offered here in 2026 are gone. $0 plans go from 31 to 33.
| Advantage plans | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Offered in the county | 39 | 42 |
| At a $0 premium | 31 | 33 |
| New for 2027 | 11 | |
| Offered in 2026, gone in 2027 | 8 |
Offered here in 2026, not in 2027
- Humana Gold Plus H5619-148 (HMO) (H5619-148, Humana Inc.)
- Central Health Dual Access Plan (HMO D-SNP) (H5649-024, Molina Healthcare, Inc.)
- Central Health Embrace Care Plan (HMO C-SNP) (H5649-025, Molina Healthcare, Inc.)
- Central Health Embrace Choice Plan (HMO C-SNP) (H5649-026, Molina Healthcare, Inc.)
- Central Health Classic Care Plan I (HMO) (H5649-027, Molina Healthcare, Inc.)
- Central Health Valor Care Plan (HMO) (H5649-030, Molina Healthcare, Inc.)
- Champion Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) (H6170-003, Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC.)
- Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) (H8552-028, Elevance Health, Inc.)
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Source: CMS CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape file, as of September 25, 2025. Publisher page
Plans by parent organization
| Parent organization | Advantage | Drug only | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| California Physicians' Service | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Centene Corporation | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| CVS Health Corporation | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Humana Inc. | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Imperial Health Plan of California | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Kern Health Systems (KHS) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Every 2027 plan in Kern County, CA
52 plans, by plan name. Select a column to sort.
| Plan ↑ | Type | Premium | Out-of-pocket max | Drug deductible | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS)H0543-019-0 · UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO-POS | $0 | $2,000 | $355 | 3 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA1P (HMO-POS)H0543-121-0 · UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | AdvantageHMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | n/a | 3 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)S5921-413-0 · UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | Drug onlyPDP | $242.60 | n/a | $300 | 3 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP)S5921-376-0 · UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | Drug onlyPDP | $170.80 | n/a | $700 | 3 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Value Plus (HMO)H4982-022-0 · CVS Health Corporation | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $599 | $400 | 2.5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)H4982-003-0 · CVS Health Corporation | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $2,000 | $700 | 2.5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO)H0523-091-0 · CVS Health Corporation | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $2,000 | $700 | 3 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO)H0523-022-0 · CVS Health Corporation | Advantage with drugsHMO | $10 | $2,000 | $700 | 3 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 048 (HMO C-SNP)H3815-048-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $1,990 | $0 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 039 (HMO C-SNP)H3815-039-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $7.30 | $9,850 | $700 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health Honor Plus 060 (HMO)H3815-060-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO | $7.30 | $9,850 | $700 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health My Choice 061 (HMO)H3815-061-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO | $40 | $4,900 | $700 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health Platinum 057 (HMO)H3815-057-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $1,000 | $700 | 3.5 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)H4471-010-2 · Elevance Health, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $105 | 3 |
| Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)H4909-030-0 · Elevance Health, Inc. | Advantage with drugsPPO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $0 | 3 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-062-0 · Elevance Health, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO-POS | $0 | $2,800 | $110 | 3.5 |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-005-0 · Elevance Health, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO-POS | $0 | $1,200 | $395 | 3 |
| Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)H0504-038-0 · California Physicians' Service | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $2,750 | $475 | 4 |
| Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP)S2468-004-0 · California Physicians' Service | Drug onlyPDP | $252.60 | n/a | $200 | 2.5 |
| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP)S2468-003-0 · California Physicians' Service | Drug onlyPDP | $210 | n/a | $700 | 2.5 |
| Champion Advantage (HMO-POS C-SNP)H6170-001-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $999 | $0 | Not enough data |
| Champion Ally (HMO)H6170-007-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $499 | $0 | Not enough data |
| Champion Care (HMO C-SNP)H6170-008-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $499 | $0 | Not enough data |
| Champion Choice (HMO C-SNP)H6170-009-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $2.60 | $9,850 | $700 | Not enough data |
| Champion Compass (HMO C-SNP)H6170-015-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $999 | $0 | Not enough data |
| Champion Connect (HMO-POS C-SNP)H6170-002-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | Not enough data |
| Champion Home (HMO C-SNP)H6170-016-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | Not enough data |
| Champion Plus (HMO C-SNP)H6170-010-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $7.30 | $9,850 | $700 | Not enough data |
| Champion Secure (HMO C-SNP)H6170-017-0 · Champion Health Plans-USA, LLC. | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | Not enough data |
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)S5715-049-0 · Health Care Service Corporation | Drug onlyPDP | $9.30 | n/a | $700 | 2.5 |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP)S5884-114-0 · Humana Inc. | Drug onlyPDP | $118.30 | n/a | $700 | 4.5 |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150 (HMO)H5619-150-0 · Humana Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $5,000 | $700 | 4 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-116 (HMO)H5619-116-0 · Humana Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $2,100 | $200 | 4 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-191 (HMO)H5619-191-1 · Humana Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $3,200 | $200 | 4 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-038 (HMO D-SNP)H5619-038-0 · Humana Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | 4 |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP)S5884-178-0 · Humana Inc. | Drug onlyPDP | $191.20 | n/a | $350 | 4.5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO)H5619-121-0 · Humana Inc. | AdvantageHMO | $0 | $5,250 | n/a | 4 |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP)S5884-211-0 · Humana Inc. | Drug onlyPDP | $130.30 | n/a | $687 | 4.5 |
| Imperial Courage Plan (HMO)H5496-016-0 · Imperial Health Plan of California | AdvantageHMO | $0 | $2,999 | n/a | 4 |
| Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO)H5496-012-0 · Imperial Health Plan of California | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $295 | $0 | 4 |
| Imperial Flex (HMO C-SNP)H5496-017-0 · Imperial Health Plan of California | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $2.70 | $9,850 | $450 | 4 |
| Imperial Senior Value (HMO C-SNP)H5496-005-0 · Imperial Health Plan of California | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $295 | $0 | 4 |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P7 (HMO D-SNP)H8794-007-0 · Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | 4.5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern (HMO)H0524-036-0 · Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $3,900 | $0 | 4.5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern (HMO)H0524-035-0 · Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO | $29 | $1,900 | $0 | 4.5 |
| Kern Family Health Care Medicare (HMO D-SNP)H4057-001-0 · Kern Health Systems (KHS) | Advantage with drugsHMO D-SNP | $7.30 | $9,850 | $700 | Too new to rate |
| UHC Complete Care CA-27P (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0543-226-0 · UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $2,000 | $355 | 3 |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-4AP (HMO C-SNP)H0543-242-0 · UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $100 | 3 |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP)S4802-094-0 · Centene Corporation | Drug onlyPDP | $7.30 | n/a | $700 | 3 |
| Wellcare Health Net Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP)H3561-009-0 · Centene Corporation | Advantage with drugsHMO D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | 3.5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Source: CMS 2027 Medicare Part C and D Star Ratings, as of October 8, 2026. Publisher page
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Neighboring counties
- Inyo County6 Advantage plans, 5 at $0
- Kings County22 Advantage plans, 17 at $0
- Los Angeles County124 Advantage plans, 103 at $0
- San Bernardino County95 Advantage plans, 82 at $0
- San Luis Obispo County17 Advantage plans, 10 at $0
- Santa Barbara County8 Advantage plans, 3 at $0
- Tulare County21 Advantage plans, 16 at $0
- Ventura County33 Advantage plans, 24 at $0
Health data for Kern County, CA
About this data
Plans, premiums, out-of-pocket maximums, and drug deductibles come from the CMS CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape file. Change from 2026 compares it with the CY2026 landscape. Stars are the 2027 Star Ratings CMS released October 8, 2026: the overall rating for Advantage plans and the Part D summary rating for drug-only plans, which have no overall rating.
Advantage counts include Special Needs Plans, which are open only to people who qualify. Drug-only plans are listed by CMS for a whole state, so every county page shows them. Employer group plans are not in the file. This page lists plans; it does not say which plan fits anyone, and Rivvi does not sell plans.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Source: CMS CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape file, as of September 25, 2025. Publisher page
Source: CMS 2027 Medicare Part C and D Star Ratings, as of October 8, 2026. Publisher page