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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Sacramento County, CA

Last update: May 1, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

In Sacramento County, CA, there are 22 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 15 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 64% 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 Sacramento County, CA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Sacramento County, CA.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$13.70/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
15
Average MOOP Limit
$4,104 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 64% · 3 Stars: 36% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$270.79
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
82,851
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma (HMO) — 29,241 enrollees
2. Kaiser Permanente Sr Adv Enhanced Sac., Sonoma (HMO) — 19,452 enrollees
3. Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) — 6,295 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.

  • Total PPO Plans 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $35.00/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 4,514
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $5,900
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 2,738 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Sacramento County, California
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-369-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$63 $5,900 $615 H5521-581-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5521-425-0
Alignment Health My Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$77 $4,200 $0 H4961-001-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Sacramento?

There are 4 PPO plans in 2026, covering 4,514 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Sacramento?

The average PPO premium in Sacramento is $35.00 per month, with 2 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Sacramento?

Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is the top PPO in Sacramento, with 2,738 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Sacramento?

There are 1 PPO plans in Sacramento without prescription drug coverage.

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
14
Average Monthly Premium
$11.14/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
65,378
$0 Premium HMO Plans
10
Average MOOP
$3,624
Top HMO by Enrollment
Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma (HMO) — 29,241 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Sacramento County, California
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Kaiser Permanente Sr Adv Enhanced Sac., Sonoma
☆☆☆☆☆
$95 $3,900 $0 H0524-013-0
Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma
☆☆☆☆☆
$24 $6,000 $0 H0524-051-0
Alignment Health Honor+ Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H3815-052-0
Alignment Health My Choice CalCare
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,499 $0 H3815-050-0
Alignment Health smartHMO
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,499 $615 H3815-038-0
Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More
☆☆☆☆☆
$19 $4,900 $0 H3815-019-0
SCAN Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,000 $250 H5425-128-0
SCAN MyChoice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,500 $250 H5425-130-0
Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$18 $2,500 $250 H5425-126-0
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 H0523-065-0
Central Health Classic Care Plan III
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,999 $125 H5649-023-0
Central Health Valor Care Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 N/A H5649-030-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

HMO plans in Sacramento cost $11.14 per month on average.

Which HMO plan is most popular in Sacramento?

The most popular HMO plan in Sacramento is Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma (HMO), with 29,241 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Sacramento do not include drug coverage?

There are 2 HMO plans in Sacramento without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules 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
4
Average Monthly Premium
$1.33/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
12,959
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
3
Average MOOP
$3,988
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) — 6,295 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Sacramento County, California
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $440 H0543-222-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $2,000 $615 H0523-074-0
Anthem Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 $140 H0544-064-0
Anthem Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,500 $0 H4161-004-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Sacramento?

Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Sacramento, with 6,295 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Sacramento?

0 HMO-POS plans in Sacramento do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Sacramento County, CA for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Sacramento County, CA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 14 64%
3 Stars 8 36%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.8

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026

County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.

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
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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