Editorial Picks · 2026

Our Top Recommendations in California

Lowest Premium Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO) $0.00/mo

Most Drugs Covered CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP) 1,182 drugs

Rankings based on 2026 CMS.gov data. How we rank plans →

Best Medicare Part D Plans 2026 in California

Rankings updated on Apr 1, 2026 — based on official CMS data

Independent rankings based on 2026 CMS data. Showing plans available in California. Compare plans by premium, star rating, and drug coverage.

Lowest Premium Plans

Ranked by monthly premium, lowest first. A low premium doesn't guarantee the lowest total cost — also compare deductible and drug-specific copays.

#	Plan Name	Monthly Premium	Annual Deductible	Star Rating
1	Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$340.00	—	View Plan
2	Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$340.00	—	View Plan
3	Blue Shield 65 Plus Plan 2 (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$340.00	—	View Plan
4	Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$340.00	—	View Plan
5	Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$250.00	—	View Plan
6	Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$425.00	—	View Plan
7	Blue Shield 65 Plus (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$425.00	—	View Plan
8	Blue Shield 65 Plus Choice Plan (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$340.00	—	View Plan
9	Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$250.00	—	View Plan
10	Blue Shield Inspire (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$425.00	—	View Plan
11	Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$615.00	—	View Plan
12	Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$615.00	—	View Plan
13	Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS)	$0.00/mo	$300.00	—	View Plan
14	Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS)	$0.00/mo	$615.00	—	View Plan
15	Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS)	$0.00/mo	$300.00	—	View Plan
16	Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS)	$0.00/mo	$615.00	—	View Plan
17	Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$300.00	—	View Plan
18	Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS)	$0.00/mo	$615.00	—	View Plan
19	Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$615.00	—	View Plan
20	Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO)	$0.00/mo	$615.00	—	View Plan

Most Drugs Covered

Plans with the largest formularies. A bigger formulary increases the chance your specific medications are covered.

#	Plan Name	Drugs Covered	Monthly Premium	Star Rating
1	CalOptima Health OneCare Complete (HMO D-SNP)	1,182	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
2	Alameda Alliance Wellness (HMO D-SNP)	1,085	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
3	Contra Costa Health Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)	1,085	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
4	CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP)	1,073	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
5	SCAN Connections (HMO D-SNP)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
6	SCAN Connections at Home (HMO D-SNP)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
7	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
8	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
9	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
10	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
11	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
12	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
13	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
14	SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
15	SCAN Prime (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
16	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
17	SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
18	SCAN Classic (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
19	SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan
20	SCAN Alta (HMO)	1,056	$0.00/mo	—	View Plan

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