How each 2025 California Part D plan changes in 2026
18 2025 stand-alone plans, each paired with what CMS says becomes of it. 6 are not returning.
- Renewing
- 12
- Consolidated
- 0
- Not returning
- 6
- Median premium change
- +$22.00
| Plan | What happens | 2025 premium | 2026 premium | Change | 2025 deductible | 2026 deductible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) was Cigna Healthcare Assurance Rx (PDP) | Renewed | $1.80 | $0.00 | ▼ $1.80 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) | Renewed | $17.40 | $5.70 | ▼ $11.70 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) | Renewed | $16.80 | $6.20 | ▼ $10.60 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) was Cigna Healthcare Saver Rx (PDP) | Renewed | $20.60 | $70.60 | ▲ $50.00 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| SilverScript Choice (PDP) | Renewed | $53.60 | $103.60 | ▲ $50.00 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) | Renewed | $94.00 | $104.60 | ▲ $10.60 | $573.00 | $601.00 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | Renewed | $124.80 | $109.40 | ▼ $15.40 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) | Renewed | $110.20 | $132.20 | ▲ $22.00 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | Renewed | $115.40 | $165.40 | ▲ $50.00 | $0.00 | $130.00 |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) | Renewed | $164.20 | $172.90 | ▲ $8.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) | Renewed | $161.70 | $199.70 | ▲ $38.00 | $590.00 | $615.00 |
| Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP) | Renewed | $183.50 | $227.80 | ▲ $44.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Wellcare Medicare Rx Value Plus (PDP) | Not offered members must choose a new plan | $117.60 | — | — | $590.00 | — |
| Clear Spring Health Premier Rx (PDP) | Not offered members must choose a new plan | $70.60 | — | — | $590.00 | — |
| Clear Spring Health Value Rx (PDP) | Not offered members must choose a new plan | $4.00 | — | — | $590.00 | — |
| Cigna Healthcare Extra Rx (PDP) | Not offered members must choose a new plan | $140.90 | — | — | $175.00 | — |
| Anthem Blue Cross MediBlue Rx Plus (PDP) | Not offered members must choose a new plan | $164.90 | — | — | $120.00 | — |
| Anthem Blue Cross MediBlue Rx Standard (PDP) | Not offered members must choose a new plan | $135.60 | — | — | $590.00 | — |
2 plans kept the same CMS contract but changed name for 2026; the former name is shown under the new one. A changed contract id — the whole book of business moving to a new contract — is shown the same way.
“What happens” is the CMS Plan Crosswalk’s own verdict for the plan, not a guess from comparing the two lists. Premiums are the total monthly Part D premium. The full 2026 California plan list has deductibles, tier cost-sharing and star ratings.