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101 Medicare Advantage Plans in Glendale, CA 2027
For 2027, Glendale is looking at 101 Medicare Advantage plans: 26 new, 23 gone since 2026, and 38 still here but changed on their terms, 23 of them under a new name. Below, how the lineup shifted in Los Angeles County and what to compare, with no plan ranked or recommended.
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GLENDALE, Calif. — If you're turning 65 in Glendale or thinking about switching your Medicare coverage for 2027, here's the big picture: you have a lot of choices. Glendale sits in Los Angeles County, where 101 Medicare Advantage plans are available for the 2027 plan year, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Landscape files.
Key takeaways
- Los Angeles County, which includes Glendale, has 101 Medicare Advantage plans available for the 2027 plan year, according to CMS Landscape files.
- These plans can include drug coverage (MA-PD) or come without it, so it's worth checking which type you're looking at.
- If you stick with Original Medicare and want drug coverage, stand-alone Part D plans are sold by region, not county, but you can still see your options by entering your ZIP code at medicare.gov/plan-compare.
- To narrow down your choices, check that your doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions are covered, decide between HMO and PPO care styles, and use CMS Star Ratings as just one part of your decision.
That's a large menu — and while more choice is a good thing, it can also feel overwhelming. This guide walks you through how to think about the numbers, so you can narrow the list without guesswork.
What "121 plans" actually means
The 101 figure counts Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) offered across Los Angeles County for 2027. It includes plans with prescription drug coverage built in (often called MA-PD) as well as Medicare Advantage plans without drug coverage.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Plan availability is set at the county level, not the city level. Every Glendale ZIP code is part of Los Angeles County, so residents generally see the same countywide menu.
- Not every plan will fit your doctors, hospitals, or prescriptions. The real question isn't "How many plans exist?" but "How many work for me?"
- 19 carriers are offering Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage in the county. That means a handful of insurers account for the bulk of those 121 options.
What about stand-alone drug plans?
If you stick with Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and want prescription coverage, you'd normally add a stand-alone Part D plan. Those plans are sold on a regional basis, not by county, so California has 12 stand-alone Part D plans for 2026, sold statewide — anyone in Los Angeles County with Original Medicare can join one of them through Medicare's Plan Finder.
The easiest way to see the stand-alone Part D plans available to you is to enter your ZIP code at medicare.gov/plan-compare.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
By the numbers
How people get Medicare in Los Angeles County
(MA penetration in Los Angeles County)
MA penetration from CMS enrollment data; Medigap share is an estimate. U.S. average is about 54% Medicare Advantage. These are area-level figures, not plan-specific.
Program changes worth knowing for 2027
Even before you compare specific plans, a few Medicare-wide rules for 2027 are worth having in mind:
- Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026). Once your covered drug spending hits that limit, you pay nothing more for the rest of the year on covered prescriptions.
- Part D deductible maximum: $700 in 2027 (up from $615 in 2026). Plans can charge less, but not more.
- No more "donut hole." As of 2025, the coverage gap phase was eliminated. Part D now has three phases: deductible, initial coverage, and catastrophic.
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. This optional program lets you spread your yearly drug costs into monthly payments instead of paying at the pharmacy counter.
- IRMAA. Higher-income beneficiaries pay extra for Part B and Part D. For 2026, IRMAA surcharges start above $109,000 in income for a single filer.
How to narrow 121 plans down to a short list
You don't have to look at all 121. A practical approach:
1. Start with your doctors and hospitals. List the providers you want to keep, then filter for plans that include them in-network. 2. Add your prescriptions. Enter each medication and dosage into Plan Finder. Costs vary sharply from one plan's formulary to another. 3. Think about how you like to get care. HMO plans usually require referrals and in-network care; PPOs offer more flexibility, often at a different cost. 4. Check the extras that actually matter to you — dental, vision, hearing, transportation, over-the-counter allowances. Ignore the ones you won't use. 5. Look at Star Ratings for context. CMS rates plans on a 1-to-5 scale for quality and member experience. Ratings are one data point among many, not a verdict.
Key dates for Glendale beneficiaries
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. This is when most people compare and switch plans for the following year. Coverage starts Jan. 1.
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: Jan. 1 – March 31. If you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you get one chance during this window to switch to another MA plan or return to Original Medicare.
- Initial Enrollment Period. If you're new to Medicare, your seven-month window is built around the month you turn 65.
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Frequently asked questions
Are all 121 plans available in every Glendale ZIP code?
Do I have to pick a Medicare Advantage plan?
Is a plan with more stars automatically the right one for me?
- CMS — MA/Part D Landscape & Plan Finder data
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local SHIP.