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Medicare plans in Alpine County, CA — 2027
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In 2027, Alpine County, California has 14 Medicare plans (1 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 1 without, 10 standalone Part D, 2 Special Needs) from 7 carriers. 2 Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $6,500.
What changed vs 2026
- 3 fewer plans than 2026
- Carriers exited: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company
- $0-premium plans up 1
- Average star rating up 0.5
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 341
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 98
- Medicare eligibles
- 284
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 13.0%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 41.1
Carriers by number of plans
- Humana — 5 plans
- Blue Shield of California — 2 plans
- UnitedHealthcare — 2 plans
- Wellcare — 2 plans
- Anthem Blue Cross — 1 plan
- Health Plan of San Joaquin / Mountain Valley Health Plan Advantage D-SNP (HMO) — 1 plan
- HealthSpring — 1 plan
Plans sorted by CMS star rating, then premium
| Plan | Carrier | Category | Plan type | Monthly premium | Drug deductible | Out-of-pocket maximum | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-114-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $118.30 | $700 | 4.5 | |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-211-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $130.30 | $687 | 4.5 | |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-178-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $191.20 | $350 | 4.5 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) (H5525-079-0) | Humana | MA | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 4.0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5525-056 (PPO) (H5525-056-0) | Humana | MA-PD | PPO | $97 | $700 | $7,150 | 4.0 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) (H4471-011-0) | Anthem Blue Cross | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $700 | $9,850 | 3.0 |
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) (S4802-163-0) | Wellcare | PDP | PDP | $5.30 | $700 | 3.0 | |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) (S4802-094-0) | Wellcare | PDP | PDP | $7.30 | $700 | 3.0 | |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) (S5921-376-0) | UnitedHealthcare | PDP | PDP | $170.80 | $700 | 3.0 | |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) (S5921-413-0) | UnitedHealthcare | PDP | PDP | $242.60 | $300 | 3.0 |
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About this data
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage/Part D Landscape files, plan year 2027; population: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2024; MA penetration: CMS October 2026.
This page summarizes publicly available CMS data. It is not a plan finder and does not recommend plans. To compare and enroll in plans, use Medicare.gov or talk to a licensed agent. Medicare.gov plan finder.