Plan year 2027 · Tulare County, CA
Is Central Health leaving Tulare County in 2027?
Yes. Central Health won't offer Medicare Advantage plans in Tulare County in 2027, affecting about 1,236 members. 21 plans from other carriers are still offered here.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Tulare County?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Tulare County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
1 carrier is changing coverage in Tulare County for 2027: 5 plan terminations. Roughly 1,236 members in Tulare County are affected. 24 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 21 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 Tulare County
- Central Health5 terminations1,236 membersCentral Health Valor Care Plan (HMO) · Central Health Classic Care Plan II (HMO) · Central Health Embrace Choice Plan (HMO C-SNP) …
Every affected plan in Tulare 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 II (HMO) H5649-028 · 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. |
Plans available in Tulare County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 21 Medicare Advantage plans from 10 carriers are offered in Tulare County, California for 2027. 16 have a $0 monthly premium, and 3 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health Platinum 057 (HMO)Alignment Health Plan$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage Aligned (HMO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield$0/moPPO C-SNP | PPO C-SNP | $0 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue Cross$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 21 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 Tulare 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
ZIP codes in Tulare County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Tulare County, including these ZIP codes:
93201, 93207, 93208, 93218, 93219, 93221, 93223, 93227, 93235, 93237, 93238, 93244, 93247, 93256, 93257, 93258, 93260, 93261, 93262, 93265, 93267, 93270, 93271, 93272, 93274, 93277, 93286, 93291, 93292, 93527, 93603, 93615, 93618, 93631, 93633, 93646, 93647, 93666, 93670, 93673