Medicare plans
Merced County, CA
18 Medicare Advantage plans and 10 drug-only plans are offered in Merced County, CA for 2027. 10 of the Advantage plans have a $0 monthly premium.
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Plans by type
| Type | Plans |
|---|---|
| Advantage | 1 |
| Advantage with drugs | 17 |
| Drug only | 10 |
| All plans | 28 |
10 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 $99 |
| Advantage plans at $0 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 stars | 2 |
| 3.5 stars | 10 |
| 4 stars | 5 |
| Too new to rate | 1 |
5 Advantage plans in Merced 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
Merced County, CA has 18 Advantage plans in 2027, 1 more than 2026 (17). 3 plans are new to the county and 2 plans offered here in 2026 are gone. $0 plans stay at 10.
| Advantage plans | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Offered in the county | 17 | 18 |
| At a $0 premium | 10 | 10 |
| New for 2027 | 3 | |
| Offered in 2026, gone in 2027 | 2 |
Offered here in 2026, not in 2027
- Alignment Health Honor+ Plan (HMO) (H3815-052, Alignment Healthcare 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| California Physicians' Service | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Centene Corporation | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Health Care Service Corporation | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Humana Inc. | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Imperial Health Plan of California | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| SANTA CRUZ MONTEREY MERCED SAN BENITO MARIPOSA MAN | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Every 2027 plan in Merced County, CA
28 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-0010 (HMO-POS)H0543-140-0 · UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | Advantage with drugsHMO-POS | $99 | $7,150 | $685 | 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 |
| Alignment Health BreathEasy Plus 041 (HMO C-SNP)H3815-041-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $700 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health Clarity Plus 042 (HMO C-SNP)H3815-042-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $7.30 | $9,850 | $700 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 010 (HMO C-SNP)H3815-010-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0 | $1,900 | $0 | 3.5 |
| 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 051 (HMO C-SNP)H3815-051-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO C-SNP | $0.10 | $9,850 | $700 | 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 050 (HMO)H3815-050-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $3,499 | $0 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health ONE + Walgreens 035 (HMO)H3815-035-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $1,300 | $0 | 3.5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 040 (HMO)H3815-040-0 · Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | Advantage with drugsHMO | $0 | $3,999 | $700 | 3.5 |
| Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)H4909-030-0 · Elevance Health, Inc. | Advantage with drugsPPO C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | $0 | 3 |
| Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)H0504-047-0 · California Physicians' Service | Advantage with drugsHMO | $61 | $5,100 | $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 |
| 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 Premier Rx Plan (PDP)S5884-178-0 · Humana Inc. | Drug onlyPDP | $191.20 | n/a | $350 | 4.5 |
| 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 |
| TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)H5692-001-0 · SANTA CRUZ MONTEREY MERCED SAN BENITO MARIPOSA MAN | Advantage with drugsHMO D-SNP | $7.30 | $9,850 | $700 | Too new to rate |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP)S4802-094-0 · Centene Corporation | Drug onlyPDP | $7.30 | n/a | $700 | 3 |
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP)S4802-163-0 · Centene Corporation | Drug onlyPDP | $5.30 | n/a | $700 | 3 |
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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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