Plan year 2027 · Kern County, CA
Is Central Health leaving Kern County in 2027?
Yes. Central Health won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Kern County in 2027, affecting about 1,714 members. 42 plans from other carriers are still offered here.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Kern County?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Kern County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
2 carriers are changing coverage in Kern County for 2027: 6 plan terminations. Roughly 1,714 members in Kern County are affected. 39 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 42 are offered for 2027. If you're enrolled in one of the plans below, you'll need to pick a new plan for January 1, 2027.
Carriers with changes in Kern County
- Central Health5 terminations1,714 membersCentral Health Valor Care Plan (HMO) · Central Health Classic Care Plan I (HMO) · Central Health Embrace Choice Plan (HMO C-SNP) …
- Champion Heath Plan1 terminationChampion Select (HMO-POS C-SNP)
Every affected plan in Kern County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Health Medicare Plan | Central Health Classic Care Plan I (HMO) H5649-027 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Central Health Medicare Plan | Central Health Dual Access Plan (HMO D-SNP) H5649-024 · HMO D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Central Health Medicare Plan | Central Health Embrace Care Plan (HMO C-SNP) H5649-025 · HMO C-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Central Health Medicare Plan | Central Health Embrace Choice Plan (HMO C-SNP) H5649-026 · HMO C-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Central Health Medicare Plan | Central Health Valor Care Plan (HMO) H5649-030 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Champion Heath Plan | Champion Select (HMO-POS C-SNP) H6170-003 · HMO-POS C-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Kern County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 42 Medicare Advantage plans from 13 carriers are offered in Kern County, California for 2027. 33 have a $0 monthly premium, and 5 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA1P (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Value Plus (HMO)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 42 available plans. 2027 star ratings are published by CMS in early October 2026. Premiums shown are the consolidated Part C + D monthly premium.
Dates that matter
Your ANOC letter arrives
Carriers must mail the Annual Notice of Change — and non-renewal notices — before enrollment opens.
Annual Enrollment Period
Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.
How it works →Special Enrollment Period
Members of terminated plans get extra time to choose a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
How it works →Guaranteed-issue Medigap window
Losing your plan gives you the right to buy select Medigap policies with no health questions.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Already in a Medicare Advantage plan on January 1? You can make one change: switch plans or go back to Original Medicare.
How it works →
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Your 2027 options in Kern County
Step 3 · Choose your path
You're all set.
Both options are free. Either way, your information stays with our office.
Where else these carriers are leaving in California
Central Health
ZIP codes in Kern County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Kern County, including these ZIP codes:
93203, 93205, 93206, 93215, 93220, 93222, 93224, 93226, 93240, 93241, 93243, 93249, 93250, 93251, 93255, 93263, 93268, 93276, 93280, 93283, 93285, 93287, 93301, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313, 93314, 93501, 93505, 93516, 93518, 93519, 93523, 93524, 93528, 93531, 93554, 93555, 93560, 93561, 93581