Understanding Medicare Special Needs Plans in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, CA offers 45 Special Needs Plans (SNPs) in 2025, including 31 with no monthly premium. Currently, about 222,717 beneficiaries are enrolled, and 39% of SNPs have a 4-star rating or higher. These plans are designed for Medicare beneficiaries who meet special eligibility criteria, such as dual coverage, qualifying chronic conditions, or residence in a long-term care facility.
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Enrollment data refreshed: September 16, 2025
* Each year CMS evaluates Medicare Advantage plans on a 5-star scale. Data sources
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. These plans coordinate benefits to reduce costs and provide access to additional support services.
- Total D-SNP Plans: 11
- Average Premium: $2.22/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled: 170,563
- $0 Premium D-SNPs: 10
- Zero Cost D-SNP Plans: 10
- Most Popular D-SNP: Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (D-SNP) with 54,394 enrollees
- D-SNPs Without Drug Coverage: 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Care Medicare Plus | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Central Health Medi-Medi Plan I | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Wellcare Dual Align | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Anthem Dual Advantage | $24 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Blue Shield TotalDual Plan | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P1 | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| SCAN Connections | $0 | HMO D-SNP | |
| SCAN Connections at Home | $0 | HMO D-SNP |
What D-SNP plan has the highest enrollment in Los Angeles County?
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (D-SNP) is the most popular D-SNP in Los Angeles County, with 54,394 enrollees.
What is the total number of D-SNP options in Los Angeles County?
There are 11 D-SNP plans in 2025, covering 170,563 beneficiaries.
Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)
These plans cater to individuals residing in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, or those requiring extended skilled nursing facility care at home. The CMS website provides more information about I-SNPs and their coverage details.
- Total I-SNP Plans
- 4
- Average Premium
- $7.43/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 2,268
- $0 Premium I-SNPs
- 3
- Average MOOP
- $6,425
- Most Popular I-SNP
- SCAN Embrace (I-SNP) with 1,185 enrollees
- I-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCAN Embrace | $0 | HMO I-SNP | |
| Anthem I Carelon Home Care | $0 | HMO I-SNP | |
| Premier Care | $0 | HMO I-SNP | |
| Senior Care | $30 | HMO I-SNP |
What is the total number of I-SNP options in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County has 4 I-SNP options for 2025, serving 2,268 members.
How much do I-SNP plans cost on average in Los Angeles County?
The mean monthly I-SNP premium in Los Angeles County is $7.43, with 3 at no cost.
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)
These plans are designed for individuals with severe or disabling chronic conditions. C-SNPs excel at coordinating your care among different medical specialists and often include extra benefits like prescription drug plans.
- Total C-SNP Plans 30
- Average Premium $9.40/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled 49,886
- $0 Premium C-SNPs 18
- Average MOOP $8,548
- Most Popular C-SNP SCAN Balance (C-SNP) with 11,736 enrollees
- C-SNPs Without Drug Coverage 0
What is the typical monthly premium for C-SNPs in Los Angeles County?
On average, C-SNP plans in Los Angeles County cost $9.40 per month.
Which C-SNP plan do most beneficiaries with chronic conditions choose in Los Angeles County?
The leading C-SNP in Los Angeles County is SCAN Balance (C-SNP), with 11,736 members.
How many Chronic Condition SNPs are offered in Los Angeles County?
In 2025, Los Angeles County offers 30 C-SNPs with 49,886 enrollees.
Medicare Special Needs Plans have 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.
Understanding Enrollment Windows
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Beginning three months before you turn 65 and lasting until three months after, this is the initial chance to join Medicare. You may also select a Medicare Advantage plan if it fits your needs. Learn more
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): Between January 1 and March 31, people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage can make a one-time change—switch to another plan or return to Original Medicare. Learn more
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): From October 15 through December 7 each year, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage for the following year. Learn more
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Life events like moving to a new service area, losing other health coverage, or becoming eligible for assistance may open a Special Enrollment Period to adjust your Medicare coverage. Learn more
Ways to Enroll in Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
- Consult a Licensed Agent: Call a licensed insurance agent at HealthCompare 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711), available Monday through Friday 5am–6pm and Saturday 6am–5pm PST, for help reviewing your Medicare options.
- Contact the Plan Provider Directly: Start enrollment by reaching out to the plan provider through their website or by phone with their member services team.
- Use Medicare.gov: At Medicare.gov, you can compare Medicare Advantage plans side by side and enroll securely online.
The D-SNP, C-SNP, and I-SNP plans listed on this page are available to qualifying individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B living in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Playa Vista, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, Compton, Culver City, Downey, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Park, Lawndale, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Maywood, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, South Gate, Topanga, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Inglewood, Santa Monica, Torrance, Whittier, La Mirada, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Artesia, Cerritos, Avalon, Bellflower, Harbor City, Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens, Lomita, Paramount, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, Signal Hill, Long Beach, Altadena, Arcadia, Duarte, La Canada Flintridge, Monrovia, Montrose, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Sunland, Tujunga, Pasadena, San Marino, Glendale, La Crescenta, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Winnetka, West Hills, Chatsworth, Encino, Newhall, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Pacoima, Reseda, San Fernando, Sylmar, North Hills, Granada Hills, Mission Hills, Santa Clarita, Canyon Country, Sun Valley, Valencia, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Van Nuys, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, North Hollywood, Studio City, Valley Village, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Claremont, Covina, El Monte, South El Monte, Glendora, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, La Verne, Monterey Park, Diamond Bar, Pomona, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Gabriel, Temple City, Walnut, West Covina, Alhambra, Acton, Lake Hughes, Lancaster, Littlerock, Llano, Palmdale, Pearblossom, and all other areas of Los Angeles County, California.
Plans Offered for Enrollment through Medicare.org
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, Florida Blue Medicare, Freedom Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Healthy Blue, HealthSun, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Medica Central Health Plan, Optimum HealthCare, Premera Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, Simply, UnitedHealthcare(R), Wellcare, WellPoint.
CMS Plan IDs Presented
The Medicare Special Needs Plan pages listed in the tables above include localization to assist beneficiaries with plans available in their service area. However, most Part C plans are available in more than one service area, which can lead to confusion. The following list of CMS IDs links to our master plan pages without localization.
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed September 13, 2025
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed September 16, 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.
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.
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 23 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 21 May, 2025
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