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Medicare Advantage Plans in Kern County, CA

Looking for Medicare Advantage plans in Kern County? Enter your ZIP below to compare affordable or $0 premium plans in your area.

Kern County, CA, is home to 30 Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans in 2024.

Learn more about Medicare Advantage in California or call to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare Kern County Medicare Advantage plans and – if you're eligible – help you enroll.

We represent carriers such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare®, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Wellcare, or Kaiser Permanente.

2024 Bakersfield Medicare Advantage Plans


You may be able to find 2024 Medicare Advantage plans in Bakersfield and everywhere else in Orange County that offer additional benefits to go along with your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage.

Some of these additional benefits may prescription drug coverage and things like, dental, hearing, vision, transportation, fitness club memberships and more. Original Medicare (Parts A an B) doesn't typically cover any of those benefits.

You can get help comparing Kern County Medicare Advantage plans, or you can get started by exploring the list of 2024 Bakersfield Medicare Advantage plans below.

2024 Medicare Advantage plans in Kern County

2025 Medicare Advantage Plans in Kern
Number of unique plans30
Average monthly premium$6.62
Average (in-network) out-of-pocket maximum$4,041.47
Average Medicare Star Rating*0

While the number of unique plans in any county can change slightly every year, the table above presents a good idea of what you can expect to see in 2024.

The average monthly premium for Medicare Advantage plans in Kern is $$6.62 per month in 2024, though there may be plans available where you live that feature different premiums.

Medicare Advantage plans in Kern County have an average Medicare Star Rating of 0 in 2024.* Plans rated four stars or higher are considered top-rated Medicare plans.

Premiums, deductibles and other costs may vary. The numbers reported in the table above are taken from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). A licensed insurance agent will be able to help you review and compare costs for specific plans available in California or wherever you may live.

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

List of Medicare Advantage plans in Kern County

The following table includes cost information and other plan details for Medicare Advantage plans available in Kern in 2024.

Plan NamePlan CodeMonthly PremiumDeductibleOut of Pocket MaxPrescription Drug CoverageMedicare Star Rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0002 (HMO-POS)H0543-019-000$0.00$255.00$2,000.00Yesna
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0036 (PPO)H0294-044-000$36.00$420.00$4,500.00Yesna
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA01 (HMO-POS)H0543-121-000$0.00N/A$4,900.00Nona
Aetna Medicare Core (PPO)H5521-421-000$0.00$590.00$4,500.00Yesna
Aetna Medicare Core II (PPO)H5521-579-000$42.00$590.00$3,400.00Yesna
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus (PPO)H5521-369-000$0.00N/A$6,750.00Nona
Anthem Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)H4471-003-000$0.00$0.00$9,350.00Yesna
Anthem Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)H8552-028-000$0.00$130.00$8,300.00Yesna
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)H0544-062-000$0.00$0.00$2,800.00Yesna
Anthem Prime (HMO-POS)H4161-005-000$0.00$0.00$1,200.00Yesna
Central Health Classic Care Plan II (HMO)H5649-028-000$0.00$100.00$2,499.00Yesna
Central Health Valor Care Plan (HMO)H5649-030-000$0.00N/A$4,999.00Nona
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H5619-150 (HMO)H5619-150-000$0.00$0.00$5,000.00Yesna
Humana Gold Plus H5619-116 (HMO)H5619-116-000$0.00$0.00$2,100.00Yesna
Humana Gold Plus H5619-148 (HMO)H5619-148-000$0.00$0.00$2,900.00Yesna
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO)H5619-121-000$0.00N/A$4,999.00Nona
Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete North P4 (HMO D-SNP)H8794-004-000$0.00$590.00$9,350.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P1 (HMO D-SNP)H8794-001-000$0.00$590.00$3,400.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete South P5 (HMO D-SNP)H8794-005-000$0.00$590.00$3,400.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Fresno (HMO)H0524-046-000$0.00$0.00$4,900.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Kern (HMO)H0524-036-000$0.00$0.00$2,900.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Fresno (HMO)H0524-038-000$65.00$0.00$2,500.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced Kern (HMO)H0524-035-000$26.00$0.00$1,500.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage LA, Orange Co. (HMO)H0524-003-000$0.00$0.00$699.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Ventura (HMO)H0524-034-000$0.00$0.00$1,999.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Ventura Value (HMO)H0524-083-000$0.00$0.00$2,900.00Yesna
Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage LA, Orange Value (HMO)H0524-078-000$0.00$0.00$1,999.00Yesna
UHC Complete Care CA-27P (HMO-POS C-SNP)H0543-226-000$0.00$255.00$2,000.00Yesna
UHC Complete Care Support CA-4AP (HMO C-SNP)H0543-242-000$29.70$590.00$9,350.00Yesna
Wellcare Simple Ruby (HMO)H0562-079-000$0.00$420.00$4,150.00Yesna

Fall Medicare open enrollment in Bakersfield


Be sure to compare your Bakersfield Medicare plan options for 2024 coverage.

The 2023 Medicare open enrollment period might be the only time of year you can add, drop or make changes to your Medicare plan coverage. Medicare open enrollment for 2024 coverage lasts from October 15 until December 7.

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