2026 Medicare Part D plans in California
California is CMS PDP Region 32. All 12 stand-alone prescription drug plans below are sold region-wide, so every one is available anywhere in California.
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- Plans available
- 12
- Lowest premium
- $0.00
- $0 deductible
- 2 plans
- Out-of-pocket cap
- $2,100.00
Showing 12 of 12 plans
| Plan | Monthly premium | Deductible | Benefit type | $0 with full LIS | LIS benchmark | Formulary drugs | Summary rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) S5617-158 · MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY | $0.00 | $615.00 | Actuarially Equivalent Standard (AE) | Yes | At or below | 3,265 | 2.5 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) S4802-163 · WELLCARE PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE, INC. | $5.70 -$11.90 basic + $17.60 enhanced | $615.00 Tier 1 and 2 exempt | Enhanced Alternative (EA) | No | n/a — enhanced plan | 3,262 | 3.5 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) S4802-094 · WELLCARE PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE, INC. | $6.20 | $615.00 | Actuarially Equivalent Standard (AE) | Yes | At or below | 2,988 | 3.5 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) S5617-382 · MEDCO CONTAINMENT LIFE AND MEDCO CONTAINMENT NY | $70.60 $53.90 basic + $16.70 enhanced | $615.00 Tier 1 and 2 exempt | Enhanced Alternative (EA) | No | n/a — enhanced plan | 3,348 | 2.5 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| SilverScript Choice (PDP) S5601-064 · SILVERSCRIPT INSURANCE COMPANY | $103.60 | $615.00 | Actuarially Equivalent Standard (AE) | No | Above | 3,380 | 3 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) S5884-211 · Humana Insurance Co. & Humana Insurance Co. of NY | $104.60 $85.00 basic + $19.60 enhanced | $601.00 Tier 1 and 2 exempt | Enhanced Alternative (EA) | No | n/a — enhanced plan | 3,079 | 3 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) S5921-376 · UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | $109.40 | $615.00 | Actuarially Equivalent Standard (AE) | No | Above | 3,132 | 2 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) S5884-114 · Humana Insurance Co. & Humana Insurance Co. of NY | $132.20 | $615.00 | Actuarially Equivalent Standard (AE) | No | Above | 3,042 | 3 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) S5921-413 · UNITEDHEALTHCARE INS. CO. & UHC INS. CO. OF NY | $165.40 $131.10 basic + $34.30 enhanced | $130.00 Tier 1 and 2 exempt | Enhanced Alternative (EA) | No | n/a — enhanced plan | 3,593 | 2 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) S5884-178 · Humana Insurance Co. & Humana Insurance Co. of NY | $172.90 $126.90 basic + $46.00 enhanced | $0.00 | Enhanced Alternative (EA) | No | n/a — enhanced plan | 3,146 | 3 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| Blue Shield Rx Plus (PDP) S2468-003 · CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS' SERVICE | $199.70 | $615.00 | Basic Alternative Standard (BA) | No | Above | 3,072 | 3 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
| Blue Shield Rx Enhanced (PDP) S2468-004 · CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS' SERVICE | $227.80 $185.50 basic + $42.30 enhanced | $0.00 | Enhanced Alternative (EA) | No | n/a — enhanced plan | 3,273 | 3 out of 5 stars for overall plan quality |
Plans qualifying for the $0 LIS premium
Beneficiaries receiving the full Low-Income Subsidy pay no premium on these plans.
- HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) — $0.00/mo, 3,265 formulary drugs
- Wellcare Classic (PDP) — $6.20/mo, 2,988 formulary drugs
See how each 2025 plan changes for 2026 →
Plan facts come from the CMS quarterly prescription drug plan public use files; star ratings from the CMS Part C & D Star Ratings.