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  4. Tulare County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Tulare County, CA

Last update: October 6, 2026.

Tulare County, CA has 13 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2027. These include 9 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 62% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

  • 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: $17.72/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 9
Average MOOP: $3,673 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 62% · 3 Stars: 38% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible: $289.55
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 8,480
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. Humana Gold Plus H5619-015 (HMO) — 3,905 enrollees
2. Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) — 1,206 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0010 (HMO-POS) — 876 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Tulare County, CA. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Tulare County, CA. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our California Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

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
10
Average Monthly Premium
$13.13/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
5,789
$0 Premium HMO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$3,459
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H5619-015 (HMO) — 3,905 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Tulare County, California
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Fresno
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $4,900 $0 H0524-046-0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Fresno
☆☆☆☆☆
$95 $2,900 $0 H0524-038-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-015
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,200 $200 H5619-015-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-191
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,200 $200 H5619-191-1
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,250 N/A H5619-121-0
Imperial Courage Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,999 N/A H5496-016-0
Imperial Dynamic Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $295 $0 H5496-012-0
SCAN Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $999 $450 H5425-101-0
Alignment Health Honor Plus 060
☆☆☆☆☆
$7 $9,850 $700 H3815-060-0
Alignment Health Platinum 057
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,000 $700 H3815-057-0

What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Tulare?

HMO plans in Tulare cost $13.13 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Tulare?

The most popular HMO plan in Tulare is Humana Gold Plus H5619-015 (HMO), with 3,905 enrollees.

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

There are 2 HMO plans in Tulare 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 3
  • Average Monthly Premium $33.00/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 2,691
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $4,383
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) — 1,206 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 0

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Tulare County, California
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Anthem Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 $0 H0544-056-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0010
☆☆☆☆☆
$99 $7,150 $685 H0543-140-0
Anthem Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 $250 H4161-006-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Tulare?

In 2027, Tulare has 3 HMO-POS plans with 2,691 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Tulare?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Tulare is $33.00, and 2 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Tulare County, CA for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Tulare County, CA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 8 62%
3 Stars 5 38%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.81

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Tulare County, California, including communities such as Earlimart, Exeter, Farmersville, Ivanhoe, Lindsay, Pixley, Porterville, Richgrove, Springville, Strathmore, Terra Bella, Three Rivers, Tipton, Tulare, Visalia, Woodlake, Cutler, Dinuba, Orosi, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09

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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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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