Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP) H4471-010-2 • 2027 • Kern County, CA
- Monthly Premium
- $0.00Plus Part B premium.
- Medical Deductible
- $0.00
- Maximum Out-of-Pocket
- $9850.00In-network
- Part B Giveback
- Not offered
- Prescription Coverage
- Enhanced, $105.00 deductible
- Additional Benefits
- Dental, Vision, Hearing
- Service Area
- Kern County, CA
- Local Enrollment
- 5,933 beneficiaries in Kern County
Introduction
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned is a Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) offered by Anthem Blue Cross. The plan uses a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider network and includes Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. For the 2027 plan year, it has a $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $9850.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket. CMS Plan ID H4471-010-2 identifies this plan. The 2027 Part D prescription drug deductible is $105.00.
You must live in Kern County, California to enroll in this plan. CMS reports 5,933 beneficiaries enrolled in this plan in Kern County. For assistance with this plan, new members can call (833)668-2238 (TTY 711).
Eligibility
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) designed for individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
- Special Needs Plan Type
- Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
- Medicare Requirement
- Medicare Part A and Part B
- Special Needs Requirement
- Must qualify for Medicaid
- Service Area Requirement
- Must live in the plan's service area
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is included.
Compare Similar Plans in Kern County
Compare this plan with the two most-enrolled HMO D-SNP plans available in Kern County, California. Enrollment is based on CMS local enrollment data.
| Plan Detail | Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned | Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P7 | Wellcare Health Net Dual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Plan ID | H4471-010-2 |
H8794-007-0 |
H3561-009-0 |
| Local Enrollment | 5,933 | 2,245 | 1,510 |
| Monthly Premium | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Medical Deductible | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket | $9,850.00 | $9,850.00 | $9,850.00 |
| Part B Giveback | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Primary Care | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Part D Deductible | $105.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| CMS Star Rating | Not yet rated | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
| Dental | $0 copay | Not covered | Not covered |
| Vision | $0 copay | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Hearing | $0 copay | Not covered | $0 copay |
Plan Benefits
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The tables below detail the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H4471-010-2.
You can also compare 2027 costs and coverage with last year, side-by-side: Plan H4471-010-2 Cost Compare.
Office Visits
- Primary care
- In-network: $0 copay
- Specialist
- In-network: $0 copay
Preventive and Wellness Services
- Annual wellness exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Telehealth benefit
- In-network: $0 copay
- Routine chiropractic
- Not covered
- Fitness benefits
- Coming soon
- Health education
- Not covered
- Counseling services
- Not covered
- Over-the-counter drug benefits
- In-network: $0 copay
- Health transportation (non-emergency)
- Coming soon
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
- Diagnostic radiology services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Lab services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Outpatient x-rays
- In-network: $0 copay
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- In-network: $0 copay
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
- Emergency room care
- $0 copay
- Worldwide emergency care
- Coming soon
- Urgent care
- $0 copay
- Inpatient hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-60
$0 per day for days 61-90
$0 per day for days 91-150 - Skilled Nursing Facility
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-20
$0 per day for days 21-100 - Ground ambulance
- In-network: $0 copay
Mental Health Services
- Outpatient individual therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Outpatient group therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital care
- Tier 1
$0 per day for days 1-60
$0 per day for days 61-90
$0 per day for days 91-150
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical therapy and speech and language therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Occupational therapy
- In-network: $0 copay
Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Diabetes supplies
- In-network: $0 copay
- Durable medical equipment
- In-network: $0 copay
- Prosthetics
- In-network: $0 copay
Medicare Part B Drugs
- Chemotherapy
- In-network: $0 copay
- Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered)
- In-network: $0 copay
Dental Services
- Oral exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Dental x-rays
- In-network: $0 copay
- Cleaning
- In-network: $0 copay
- Periodontics
- In-network: $0 copay
- Endodontics
- In-network: $0 copay
- Restorative services
- In-network: $0 copay
- Implant services
- Not covered
- Orthodontics
- Not covered
- Oral/Maxillofacial surgery
- In-network: $0 copay
Vision Services
- Routine eye exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Contact lenses
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass frames only
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglass lenses only
- In-network: $0 copay
- Eyeglasses (frames & lenses)
- In-network: $0 copay
- Upgrades
- Not covered
Hearing Services
- Hearing exam
- In-network: $0 copay
- Fitting/evaluation
- In-network: $0 copay
- Prescription hearing aids
- In-network: $0 copay
You can choose for this plan to cover
either
your prescription or over-the-counter hearing aids each year, but
not
both. - OTC hearing aids
- In-network: $0 copay
You can choose for this plan to cover
either
your prescription or over-the-counter hearing aids each year, but
not
both.
Additional and Special Needs Services
- Adult day health services
- Not covered
- Home-based palliative care
- Not covered
- Personal emergency response system
- Coming soon
- Weight management programs
- Not covered
- Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss
- Coming soon
- Alternative therapies
- Not covered
- Massage therapy
- Not covered
- Home/bathroom safety devices
- In-network: $0 copay
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned includes a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Plan type and coverage level are defined by CMS and may vary between basic and enhanced benefit designs.
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Advantage plan cost. Additional adjustments may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help, administered by Social Security. LIS benefits are separate from Medicare Special Needs Plan coverage.
| Part D Premium Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Part D Premium: | ($18.00) |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $18.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $7.28 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $0.00 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $0.00 |
For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program .
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan has a $105.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before Anthem Blue Cross starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $0.00 copay | $0.00 copay |
| Generic | $0.00 copay | $0.00 copay |
| Preferred Brand | 25% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 25% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| Specialty Tier | 32% coinsurance | 25% coinsurance |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H4471)
Medicare assigns star ratings to plans based on quality and performance across multiple measures, including customer service, member experience, and health outcomes. Ratings are updated annually by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and are shown on a 1 to 5 star scale, with 5 stars representing the highest quality.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2027 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | Plan too new to be measured |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
| Health Plan Customer Service | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | Plan too new to be measured |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Contact Information for Anthem Blue Cross
- Website
- Anthem Blue Cross Plan Page
- Providers
- Anthem Blue Cross Providers Page
- Formulary
- Anthem Blue Cross Formulary Page
- Pharmacy
- Anthem Blue Cross Pharmacy Page
- New Member Health Plan Help
- (833)668-2238
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 711
- New Member Part D Help
- (833)668-2239
- New Member Part D TTY Users
- 711
Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at Medicare.gov.
Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
| Data Source | Publisher | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
Data sources and methodology documentation.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross (official source) | https://shop.anthem.com/medica | October 4, 2026 |
| CMS.gov | Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) | April 28, 2026 |
| CMS.gov | Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet | April 28, 2026 |
| Medicare.gov | Joining a plan | April 28, 2026 |
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