2027 Medicare Advantage exits · CA county detail
Medicare Advantage Plans Leaving San Diego, CA in 2027
28,746 Medicare Advantage members in San Diego are in plans that CMS lists as non-renewed for 2027. That is 10.2% of the county’s 280,956 county-level MA members.
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What is happening in San Diego
The October 2026 CMS enrollment file shows 280,956 Medicare Advantage members in San Diego across 97 contract-plan combinations. The CMS 2027 crosswalk marks 17 of those plans as terminated or non-renewed, leaving 28,746 members (10.2%) in plans that end December 31, 2026.
The largest single exit is Sharp Direct Advantage VIP (HMO) from Sharp Health Plan, with 10,099 members (3.6% of the county’s MA enrollment). The largest affected organization is Sharp Health Plan, with 17,306 affected members.
80 other plans are marked continuing for 2027. Some are “Renewal Plan with SAR” (service area reduced), “Renewal Plan with SAE” (service area expanded), or “Consolidated Renewal Plan” (plan ID or plan structure changes). A continuing plan is not automatically unchanged, so check the plan detail and confirm your doctors and drugs.
Plans ending in San Diego
The table lists every 2026 plan in the county that the 2027 crosswalk marks as terminated or non-renewed, sorted by 2026 enrollment. The last column shows other 2027 plans in the same county from the plan’s own carrier where available. It is not a recommendation.
| Plan | Carrier | Type | 2026 members | County share | 2027 status | Other 2027 plans in county |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Direct Advantage VIP (HMO) | Sharp Health Plan | HMO / HMO-POS | 10,099 | 3.6% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Sharp Direct Advantage VIP Plus (HMO) | Sharp Health Plan | HMO / HMO-POS | 4,574 | 1.6% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| HumanaChoice H5525-077 (PPO) | Humana | Local PPO | 3,186 | 1.1% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150 (HMO) (Humana) Humana Gold Plus H5619-016 (HMO) (Humana) |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | Local PPO | 2,542 | 0.9% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Sharp Direct Advantage Gold (HMO) | Sharp Health Plan | HMO / HMO-POS | 2,022 | 0.7% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | Local PPO | 1,353 | 0.5% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO / HMO-POS | 1,338 | 0.5% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Central Health Part B Savings Plan (HMO) | Central Health Medicare Plan | HMO / HMO-POS | 673 | 0.2% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Sharp Direct Advantage Platinum (HMO) | Sharp Health Plan | HMO / HMO-POS | 611 | 0.2% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Molina Medicare Choice Care (HMO) | Molina Healthcare of California | HMO / HMO-POS | 600 | 0.2% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) (Molina Healthcare of California) Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Central Health Classic Care Plan I (HMO) | Central Health Medicare Plan | HMO / HMO-POS | 526 | 0.2% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | Local PPO | 493 | 0.2% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Central Health Embrace Care Plan (HMO C-SNP) | Central Health Medicare Plan | HMO / HMO-POS Chronic or Disabling Condition | 367 | 0.1% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Central Health Embrace Choice Plan (HMO C-SNP) | Central Health Medicare Plan | HMO / HMO-POS Chronic or Disabling Condition | 146 | 0.1% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Astiva Health Premier Plan (HMO) | Astiva Health | HMO / HMO-POS | 133 | 0.0% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Astiva Health C-SNP Deluxe (HMO C-SNP) (Astiva Health) Astiva Health C-SNP WOW (HMO C-SNP) (Astiva Health) |
| Central Health Valor Care Plan (HMO) | Central Health Medicare Plan | HMO / HMO-POS | 64 | 0.0% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO / HMO-POS | 19 | 0.0% | Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) (Aetna Medicare) |
“Other 2027 plans” means a plan listed as continuing in the same county. It does not confirm that the plan is accepting new members, that your doctors are in network, or that your drugs are covered.
Plans continuing in San Diego
These plans are listed as continuing for 2027. The table shows the 20 largest by 2026 enrollment; the full list is below. A “Continuing” label does not mean the premium, network, or drug list stayed the same.
| 2026 plan | 2027 plan | Carrier | 2026 members | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage San Diego (HMO) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 68,028 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage ValueRx CA-12P (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 20,839 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Alta (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 18,097 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Molina Healthcare of California | 12,675 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| CommuniCare Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Community Health Group | 10,163 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 9,833 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage San Diego Value (HMO) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 8,511 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P1 (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 7,515 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) | UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-026P (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | 7,514 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Blue Shield Medicare + Medi-Cal Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Blue Shield of California | 7,451 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 6,779 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart 016 (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Plan | 6,339 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Astiva Health Savings Plan (HMO) | Same plan name | Astiva Health | 4,535 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-016 (HMO) | Same plan name | Humana | 4,132 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Smart 013 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 4,116 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 3,442 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes CalPlus (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 039 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | 3,218 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| UHC Complete Care CA-15P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UHC Sharp Complete Care CA-15P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 3,036 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan | 3,010 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0001 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 2,923 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
Show all 80 continuing plans
| 2026 plan | 2027 plan | Carrier | 2026 members | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage San Diego (HMO) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 68,028 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage ValueRx CA-12P (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 20,839 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Alta (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 18,097 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Molina Healthcare of California | 12,675 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| CommuniCare Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Community Health Group | 10,163 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-001P (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 9,833 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage San Diego Value (HMO) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 8,511 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P1 (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 7,515 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) | UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage CA-026P (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | 7,514 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Blue Shield TotalDual Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Blue Shield Medicare + Medi-Cal Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Blue Shield of California | 7,451 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 6,779 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart 016 (HMO-POS) | Alignment Health Plan | 6,339 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Astiva Health Savings Plan (HMO) | Same plan name | Astiva Health | 4,535 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-016 (HMO) | Same plan name | Humana | 4,132 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) | Alignment Health Smart 013 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 4,116 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 3,442 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes CalPlus (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 039 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | 3,218 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| UHC Complete Care CA-15P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UHC Sharp Complete Care CA-15P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 3,036 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Anthem Prime (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan | 3,010 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0001 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 2,923 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Connections (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 2,896 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change |
| Blue Shield AdvantageOptimum Plan 1 (HMO) | Same plan name | Blue Shield of California | 2,563 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0007 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 2,109 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Select (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 2,064 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) | Same plan name | Blue Shield of California | 1,935 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Astiva Health C-SNP WOW (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Astiva Health | 1,873 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| UHC Complete Care Support CA-6AP (HMO C-SNP) | UHC Sharp Complete Care Support CA-6AP (HMO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | 1,810 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare Health Net Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | 1,728 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | 1,561 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 1,532 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health S.D. Premium Giveback (HMO) | Alignment Health Smart 056 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 1,485 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health smartSavings (HMO) | Alignment Health Smart 047 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 1,436 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Choice (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 051 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | 1,218 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Wellcare Low Premium (HMO) | Wellcare Low Premium Focus (HMO) | Wellcare | 1,046 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 1,007 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Clever Care Longevity (HMO) | Same plan name | Clever Care Health Plan | 966 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| Alignment Health My Choice CalCare (HMO) | Alignment Health My Choice 050 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 862 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Astiva Health C-SNP Deluxe (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Astiva Health | 815 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO) | Same plan name | Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. | 778 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Same plan name | Humana | 715 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Anthem Select (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | Anthem Blue Cross | 639 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Community y M�s (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Community Health Group | 621 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Advantage PPO (PPO) | Alignment Health Advantage 001 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | 616 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | Anthem Blue Cross | 591 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 581 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150 (HMO) | Same plan name | Humana | 577 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Clever Care Total+ (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Clever Care Health Plan | 514 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO) | Same plan name | Humana | 443 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA2 (HMO-POS) | Same plan name | UnitedHealthcare | 441 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Honor+ Plan (HMO) | Central Health Harmony 031 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 425 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 010 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | 368 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Clever Care Value (HMO) | Same plan name | Clever Care Health Plan | 340 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN Alta (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | 316 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 054 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | 313 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-148 (HMO) | Humana Gold Plus H5619-191 (HMO) | Humana | 263 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | 258 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Wellcare Specialty Simple (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Wellcare | 250 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Clarity Plus 042 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | 195 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company | 185 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health the ONE (HMO) | Central Health Harmony 031 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 175 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Champion Ally (HMO) | Same plan name | Champion Heath Plan | 159 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health BreathEasy (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health BreathEasy Plus 041 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | 152 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Champion Choice (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Champion Heath Plan | 142 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Affirm partnered with Included LGBTQ+ Health (HMO) | SCAN Alta (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | 140 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Champion Care (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Champion Heath Plan | 129 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health Freedom (PPO) | Alignment Health Advantage 001 (PPO) | Alignment Health Plan | 125 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change |
| Imperial Senior Value (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. | 91 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage LA, Orange Co. (HMO) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 82 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Champion Connect (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Same plan name | Champion Heath Plan | 71 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 71 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Connections at Home (HMO D-SNP) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 66 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Clever Care Breathe+ (HMO C-SNP) | Same plan name | Clever Care Health Plan | 64 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Inland Empire (HMO) | Same plan name | Kaiser Permanente | 58 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Imperial Courage Plan (HMO) | Same plan name | Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. | 40 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 39 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Alignment Health ValorCare (HMO) | Alignment Health ValorCare 053 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | 30 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Champion Advantage (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Same plan name | Champion Heath Plan | 29 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | Same plan name | SCAN Health Plan | 23 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Wellcare Low Premium (HMO) | Same plan name | Wellcare | 21 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
| Blue Shield 65 Plus Choice Plan (HMO) | Same plan name | Blue Shield of California | 12 | Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged |
Your 5-step action plan
- Match the notice to your plan ID Your non-renewal letter should name the contract and plan ID. Compare it with the table above. Non-renewal notices for December 31 contract endings must be sent by October 2, 2026.
- List your doctors, hospital, and drugs Check each 2027 plan’s network and drug list. A lower premium can cost more if your doctors or prescriptions are out of network.
- Compare the 2027 plans in San Diego Use the continuing-plan table above and Medicare Plan Finder. Confirm the plan is sold in San Diego for 2027 and is accepting enrollment.
- Enroll by December 7, 2026 Coverage chosen during the Annual Election Period starts January 1, 2027. If you miss it, the non-renewal SEP runs December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
- Check Medigap if you return to Original Medicare The federal guaranteed-issue window is 60 days before the plan ends through 63 days after. For a December 31, 2026 ending, that is November 1, 2026 through March 4, 2027.
If you do nothing
If your Medicare Advantage plan is non-renewed and you do not enroll in a replacement, your coverage ends on December 31, 2026. You return to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027. You may lose dental, vision, hearing, fitness, and other extra benefits that were included in the MA plan.
If your MA plan included Part D, you may also lose drug coverage. You can join a stand-alone Part D plan, but waiting can create a coverage gap and a late-enrollment penalty. If you return to Original Medicare and want a Medigap policy, the guaranteed-issue window is limited; applying after it closes can mean medical underwriting.
2027 deadlines for San Diego
| Event | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Election Period (AEP) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Join a 2027 Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. A plan chosen here starts January 1, 2027. |
| Non-renewal Special Enrollment Period | December 8, 2026 – February 28, 2027 | For people whose Medicare Advantage plan is leaving. You can switch to another MA plan or return to Original Medicare. |
| 2027 plan year begins | January 1, 2027 | If you do nothing, a non-renewed Medicare Advantage plan ends and you return to Original Medicare. |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31, 2027 | If you are already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change during this window. |
| Medigap guaranteed-issue window | November 1, 2026 – March 4, 2027 | If your MA plan is leaving, you can buy a Medigap policy without medical underwriting during this federal window. |
Medicare resources
- Medicare Plan Finder — compare every plan in your area and enroll.
- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) — 1-800-434-0222, free local counseling.
San Diego Medicare Advantage questions
Is my Medicare Advantage plan leaving San Diego in 2027?
Use the plan table above or the lookup tool. 17 of the 97 2026 Medicare Advantage plans in San Diego are marked as terminated or non-renewed for 2027. The other 80 plans are continuing, but some are changing their plan ID or service area.
How many 2027 Medicare Advantage plans are left in San Diego?
The crosswalk lists 79 distinct 2027 contract-plan targets for San Diego. This is a derived count: the crosswalk maps plans, not county service areas. Confirm that a specific plan is sold in your county for 2027 with Medicare Plan Finder or the plan itself.
What happens if I do nothing?
If your plan is non-renewed, coverage ends December 31, 2026. On January 1, 2027 you return to Original Medicare. You may lose extra benefits, and a Medicare Advantage plan that included Part D may leave you without drug coverage. You can still use the non-renewal SEP through February 28, 2027 to join another plan.
What is the deadline to change plans?
The Annual Election Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. If your plan is leaving, the non-renewal Special Enrollment Period runs December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027. If you return to Original Medicare and want Medigap, the federal guaranteed-issue window for a December 31 plan ending is November 1, 2026 through March 4, 2027.
Where can I get free help in California?
California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free, unbiased counseling. Call 1-800-434-0222 or visit the state SHIP page. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or use Medicare Plan Finder.
Does this page include every plan sold in my county?
No. Our plan list comes from the CMS CPSC files and includes Medicare Advantage plans with county-level enrollment. It excludes most employer group plans, PACE plans, and cost plans. If your plan is not listed, call the plan or Medicare.gov to confirm its 2027 status.
Why do you not show the 2027 premium?
The CPSC contract and enrollment files do not include 2027 premiums or drug deductibles. We do not estimate them. Confirm the premium, drug list, and network directly with the plan or Medicare Plan Finder.
Sources and data notes
Data version 2026-10-24; last updated October 24, 2026. Plan status comes from the CMS 2027 Part C&D Plan Crosswalk. Enrollment comes from the October 2026 CPSC county file. Star ratings are 2027 contract-level Part C ratings. Read the methodology and limitations.
- Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County (CPSC), October 2026 — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- 2027 Part C&D Plan Crosswalk — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- MA Plan Directory — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Medicare Advantage in 2026: Enrollment Update and Key Trends — KFF.
- CNN: More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 — Better Medicare Alliance.
- Medicare Advantage insurer exits pile up for 2027 — Modern Healthcare.
- CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage Rates: 1,471 Counties, 32 Carriers — SeniorWire.
Compiled and checked by the Medicare Plan Exits editorial team against the CMS source files listed above. This page is information only and is not insurance advice or a recommendation of any plan. Medicare Plan Exits is not affiliated with CMS, HHS, or Medicare.gov.