- Entity
- county:california-kern-06029
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/california/kern/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 20
- PPO Plans
- 0
- HMO Plans
- 15
- HMO-POS Plans
- 5
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 1.88
- Average MOOP
- 2362.1
- Average Part D Deductible
- 292.44
- $0 Premium Plans
- 18
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 4
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.37
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 90
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 26
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 74
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 0
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 5
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 1.73
- HMO Average MOOP
- 2382.87
- HMO Enrollment
- 25884
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 14
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 3
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 2.3
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 2299.8
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 12066
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 4
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:california-kern-06029
- Digest
- 2026-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/california/kern/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-california-kern-06029-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 20
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern
H0524-036-0 -
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern
H0524-035-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002
H0543-019-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA01
H0543-121-0 -
Blue Shield 65 Plus
H0504-038-0 -
Imperial Courage Plan
H5496-016-0 -
Imperial Dynamic Plan
H5496-012-0 -
Aetna Medicare Prime Value Plus
H4982-022-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature
H0523-022-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature
H4982-003-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
H0523-091-0 -
Anthem Medicare Advantage
H0544-062-0 -
Anthem Prime
H4161-005-0 -
Central Health Classic Care Plan I
H5649-027-0 -
Central Health Valor Care Plan
H5649-030-0 -
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150
H5619-150-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H5619-116
H5619-116-0 -
Humana Gold Plus H5619-148
H5619-148-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5619-121-0 -
Champion Ally
H6170-007-0
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Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 37950
2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Kern County, CA
Last update: .
In Kern County, CA, there are 20 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 18 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 26% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Kern County, CA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Kern County, CA.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.
- Total HMO Plans
- 15
- Average Monthly Premium
- $1.73/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment
- 25,884
- $0 Premium HMO Plans
- 14
- Average MOOP
- $2,383
- Top HMO by Enrollment
- Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern (HMO) — 8,467 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 3
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | H0524-036-0 | |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern | $26 | $1,500 | $0 | H0524-035-0 | |
| Blue Shield 65 Plus | $0 | $2,300 | $425 | H0504-038-0 | |
| Imperial Courage Plan | $0 | $2,999 | N/A | H5496-016-0 | |
| Imperial Dynamic Plan | $0 | $296 | $0 | H5496-012-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $2,000 | $615 | H0523-022-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $2,000 | $615 | H4982-003-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra | $0 | $2,000 | $615 | H0523-091-0 | |
| Central Health Classic Care Plan I | $0 | $799 | $99 | H5649-027-0 | |
| Central Health Valor Care Plan | $0 | $4,400 | N/A | H5649-030-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | H5619-150-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-116 | $0 | $2,100 | $615 | H5619-116-0 | |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-148 | $0 | $2,900 | $615 | H5619-148-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $5,250 | N/A | H5619-121-0 | |
| Champion Ally | $0 | $199 | $0 | H6170-007-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
- HMO plans in Kern cost $1.73 per month on average.
- Which HMO plan is most popular in Kern?
- The most popular HMO plan in Kern is Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern (HMO), with 8,467 enrollees.
- How many HMO plans in Kern do not include drug coverage?
- There are 3 HMO plans in Kern without prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.
- Total HMO-POS Plans 5
- Average Monthly Premium $2.30/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment 12,066
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
- Average MOOP $2,300
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) — 7,169 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 | $0 | $2,000 | $355 | H0543-019-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA01 | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H0543-121-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Value Plus | $12 | $599 | $615 | H4982-022-0 | |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | H0544-062-0 | |
| Anthem Prime | $0 | $1,200 | $110 | H4161-005-0 |
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Kern?
There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 12,066 enrollees.
How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Kern?
The average HMO-POS premium in Kern is $2.30 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Kern?
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Kern, with 7,169 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Kern?
1 HMO-POS plans in Kern do not include prescription drug coverage.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Kern County, CA for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 5 | 26% |
| 3 Stars | 14 | 74% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 1 | 5% |
| Average Rating | 3.37 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08
This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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