2027 Medicare Part D Plans in California
10 Medicare Part D plans are available in California for 2027. These plans provide standalone prescription drug coverage, with differences in premiums, deductibles, and coverage. Enter your ZIP code or browse plan listings below to view available options.
Standalone Medicare Part D plans help cover prescription drug costs, but they are not the only coverage option available in California. Visit Medicare Options in California to compare other Medicare plan categories and coverage types.
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Basic Medicare Part D Plans
Basic Medicare Part D plans provide prescription drug coverage under a standard benefit structure. In California, the following table includes all basic Part D plans available for 2027, with premiums and deductibles.
| Plan Name | Premium/Mo | Deductible | Rating* |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | $171 | $700 | |
| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) | $210 | $700 | |
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) | $9 | $700 | |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) | $118 | $700 | |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) | $7 | $700 |
- Standard Benefit Design: Basic plans follow a defined coverage structure established for Part D.
- Premium Levels: Monthly premiums are generally lower compared to enhanced plan options.
- Out-of-Pocket Costs: Deductibles and cost-sharing vary depending on the medications covered.
Enhanced Medicare Part D Plans
The following table lists all enhanced Medicare Part D plans available in California for 2027. These plans provide prescription drug coverage with variations in premiums, deductibles, and coverage structure.
| Plan Name | Premium/Mo | Deductible | Rating* |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | $243 | $300 | |
| Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP) | $253 | $200 | |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) | $191 | $350 | |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) | $130 | $687 | |
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) | $5 | $700 |
The following table lists all enhanced Medicare Part D plans available in California for 2027. These plans provide prescription drug coverage with variations in premiums, deductibles, and coverage structure.
Extra Help Medicare Part D Plans
The following table lists Medicare Part D plans in California available with Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy) for 2027. Extra Help adjusts premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing for eligible beneficiaries and applies to standalone Part D coverage, not Medicare Advantage plans.
| Plan Name | Premium/Mo | Deductible | Rating* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | $243 | $300 | ||
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | $171 | $700 | ||
| Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP) | $253 | $200 | ||
| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) | $210 | $700 | ||
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) | $9 | $700 | ||
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) | $118 | $700 | ||
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) | $191 | $350 | ||
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) | $130 | $687 | ||
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) | $7 | $700 | ||
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) | $5 | $700 | ||
| * Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. | ||||
- Eligibility: Available to qualifying Medicare beneficiaries based on income and resource criteria.
- Cost Sharing: Reduces premiums, deductibles, and copayments for covered medications.
- Coverage: Applies to Part D prescription drug coverage without altering the underlying plan structure.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed October 5, 2026
All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the state level using official CMS data, based on a consistent aggregation methodology, detailed in our data sources and methodology documentation.
- Medicare.gov, "What's Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D)?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "How much does Medicare drug coverage cost?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Help with drug costs - Medicare" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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