Medicare Advantage Plans in Placer County, CA:
Your Complete 2027 Guide
For 2027, residents of Placer County, CA can choose from 13 Medicare Advantage plan options. Of these, 7 cost nothing beyond the Part B premium. Enrollment in the County stands at approximately 34,608, with 62% of plans achieving 4 stars or better. This page and its statistics exclude Special Needs Plans (SNPs). See Medicare Special Needs Plans available in Placer County, CA. To understand how Medicare Advantage fits with your other coverage choices, explore all Medicare coverage options in Placer County.
Last update: . Enrollment data last updated: October 5, 2026
* CMS rates Medicare Advantage plans annually using a 5-star system. Data sources
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use doctors, hospitals, and other providers within the plan’s network, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often come with lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared with other plan types.
- Total HMO Plans 12
- Average Premium $16.19/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled 32,834
- $0 Premium HMOs 6
- Average MOOP $4,054
- Most Popular HMO Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma (HMO) with 11,392 enrollees
- HMOs Without Drug Coverage 1
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Sr Adv Enhanced Sac., Sonoma | $99 | $3,900 | $0 | H0524 013 0 | |
| Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma | $29 | $6,000 | $0 | H0524 051 0 | |
| Blue Shield Advantage | $19 | $3,900 | $475 | H0504 053 0 | |
| Imperial Courage Plan | $0 | $2,999 | N/A | H5496 016 0 | |
| Imperial Dynamic Plan | $0 | $295 | $0 | H5496 012 0 | |
| SCAN Classic | $0 | $2,900 | $450 | H5425 128 0 | |
| SCAN Costco Medicare Advantage | $0 | $2,900 | $450 | H5425 138 0 | |
| Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan | $19 | $4,000 | $250 | H5425 126 0 | |
| Alignment Health Honor Plus 060 | $7 | $9,850 | $700 | H3815 060 0 | |
| Alignment Health My Choice 050 | $0 | $3,499 | $0 | H3815 050 0 | |
| Alignment Health Smart 038 | $0 | $3,499 | $700 | H3815 038 0 | |
| Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More | $21 | $4,900 | $0 | H3815 019 0 |
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Placer?
Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Basic Sac., Sonoma (HMO) is the most popular HMO plan in Placer, with 11,392 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Placer?
1 HMO plans in Placer do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans
HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, but they also permit some use of out-of-network doctors and hospitals. Those services are generally more expensive, but the added access can be valuable for people who don’t want to be fully limited to a single network.
- Total HMO-POS Plans
- 1
- Average Premium
- $0.00/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 1,774
- $0 Premium HMO-POS
- 1
- Average MOOP
- $4,450
- Most Popular HMO-POS
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P (HMO-POS) with 1,774 enrollees
- HMO-POS Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P | $0 | $4,450 | $685 | H0543 222 0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Placer?
On average, HMO-POS plans in Placer cost $0.00 per month.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Placer?
The leading HMO-POS in Placer is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-023P (HMO-POS), with 1,774 members.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Placer?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Placer without Part D benefits.
The table below shows the quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans offered in Placer County, CA for 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 | 3.85 | |
Medicare Advantage comes with strict enrollment windows. By knowing when and how to sign up, you’ll avoid missed deadlines and keep your healthcare coverage aligned with your needs.
Key Medicare Enrollment Periods
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): This seven-month window starts three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after. It’s the first time you can sign up for Medicare and, if you choose, a Medicare Advantage plan. Learn more
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): Each year from January 1 through March 31, you may change to another Medicare Advantage plan or drop your plan and return to Original Medicare. Learn more
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): This yearly window, running October 15 to December 7, gives you the opportunity to join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. Learn more
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Certain qualifying events, such as a change in residence or loss of existing coverage, may allow you to enroll in or change Medicare Advantage plans outside of the usual enrollment windows. Learn more
Enrollment Options Explained
- Talk with a Licensed Agent: Licensed agents at HealthCompare can explain your Medicare Advantage choices. Reach them at 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711), Mon-Fri 8AM-10PM, Sat 9AM-8PM EST.
- Contact the Plan Provider Directly: You may enroll through a plan provider’s website or speak with their customer support staff to complete your application.
- Use Medicare.gov: Visit Medicare.gov to shop for plans, review benefits, and submit your enrollment electronically.
The MA and MAPD plans on this page are available to people on Medicare enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B living in Auburn, Foresthill, Lincoln, Loomis, Newcastle, Roseville, Penryn, Rocklin, Sheridan, Colfax, Meadow Vista, Granite Bay, Carnelian Bay, Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, and all other areas of Placer County, California. For a broader view of coverage choices across the state, see Medicare plan options in California.
Plans Offered through Medicare.org
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, Florida Blue Medicare, Freedom Health, Health Care Service Corporation, HealthSpring℠, HealthSun, Healthy Blue, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Medica Central Health Plan, Optimum HealthCare, Premera Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, Simply, UnitedHealthcare®, Wellcare, WellPoint
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Version: CY2027 Landscape (202609.1)
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Version: 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Version: PBP Benefits-2027
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09
Some facts and percentages shown on this page (such as average premiums, distribution of plan types, and percentage of $0 premium plans) are calculated by Medicare.org using data from the CMS Landscape file, Plan Benefits Package (PBP) files and Part C & D Performance files. All underlying values originate from CMS, and calculations are refreshed whenever CMS issues updated data. Enrollment counts and rankings (such as Top 3 plans by enrollment) are derived from CMS monthly enrollment files and aggregated at the county level.
Medicare.org separates Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans and Special Needs Plans (SNPs) into different pages for clarity. As a result, plan counts, percentages, and other calculations shown here may differ from the aggregate totals published in the CMS Landscape files. All plan availability and benefit details originate from CMS.
Learn more about how we use CMS data.
- Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
Some facts and percentages shown on this page (such as average premiums, distribution of plan types, and percentage of $0 premium plans) are calculated by Medicare.org using data from the CMS Plan Benefits Package (PBP) files and Part C & D Performance files. All underlying values originate from CMS, and calculations are refreshed whenever CMS issues updated data.
To explore how 2027 Medicare Advantage plans available in Placer County compare with plans offered elsewhere, you can search the Medicare Advantage plan directory to review options nationwide using the same authoritative data sources.
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