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2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in San Francisco County, CA

Last update: June 13, 2026. Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026

San Francisco County, CA has 29 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 21 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 54% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in San Francisco County, CA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in San Francisco 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: $14.45/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 21
Average MOOP: $4,203 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 54% · 3 Stars: 46% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible: $227.60
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 35,121
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of June 13, 2026)
1. Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Alam., SF, Napa (HMO) — 13,859 enrollees
2. Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic SF (HMO) — 6,057 enrollees
3. SCAN Classic (HMO) — 2,431 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 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $26.00/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 1,120
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $6,530
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — 753 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in San Francisco 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
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 N/A H5525-079-0
HumanaChoice H5525-087
☆☆☆☆☆
$67 $6,750 $615 H5525-087-0
What is the most popular PPO plan in San Francisco?

Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) is the top PPO in San Francisco, with 753 enrollees.

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

There are 2 PPO plans in San Francisco 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
19
Average Monthly Premium
$11.58/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
28,300
$0 Premium HMO Plans
14
Average MOOP
$3,668
Top HMO by Enrollment
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Alam., SF, Napa (HMO) — 13,859 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in San Francisco County, California
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Alam., SF, Napa
☆☆☆☆☆
$99 $3,900 $0 H0524-032-0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic SF
☆☆☆☆☆
$19 $6,000 $0 H0524-060-0
Alignment Health Harmony
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $0 H3815-031-0
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 Sutter Advantage +More
☆☆☆☆☆
$48 $4,900 $0 H3815-023-0
SCAN Affirm partnered with Included LGBTQ+ Health
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,499 $250 H5425-107-0
SCAN Allied
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,999 $250 H5425-118-0
SCAN Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,499 $250 H5425-019-0
SCAN MyChoice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,999 $250 H5425-121-0
Imperial Courage Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,999 N/A H5496-016-0
Imperial Dynamic Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $296 $0 H5496-012-0
Wellcare Low Premium
☆☆☆☆☆
$33 $9,250 $615 H0562-097-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H4982-007-0
CCHP Senior Program
☆☆☆☆☆
$21 $3,000 $0 H0571-001-0
CCHP Senior Value Program
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $0 H0571-007-0
Central Health Classic Care Plan IV
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,499 $100 H5649-018-0
Central Health Valor Care Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,400 N/A H5649-030-0
Advantage Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,900 $0 H3274-005-0

What is the typical premium for HMO plans in San Francisco?

HMO plans in San Francisco cost $11.58 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in San Francisco?

The most popular HMO plan in San Francisco is Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Alam., SF, Napa (HMO), with 13,859 enrollees.

How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in San Francisco?

There are 2 HMO plans in San Francisco 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 $13.80/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 5,701
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 4
  • Average MOOP $3,910
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) — 1,847 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in San Francisco County, California
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-9
☆☆☆☆☆
$69 $4,900 $440 H0543-191-0
Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $998 $0 H3815-016-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,600 $300 H0523-070-0
Anthem Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,500 $0 H4161-004-0
Anthem Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 $160 H0544-069-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in San Francisco?

In 2026, San Francisco has 5 HMO-POS plans with 5,701 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in San Francisco?

The typical HMO-POS premium in San Francisco is $13.80, and 4 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in San Francisco County, CA for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in San Francisco County, CA (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 15 54%
3 Stars 13 46%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 1 3%
Average Rating 3.71

* 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 June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 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 .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — 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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Data provenance documentation is maintained in alignment with the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Provenance standard .

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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