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Medicare Help in Alameda County

The East Bay has more hospitals, more carriers, and more Medicare choices than almost anywhere in Northern California. We help Alameda County residents narrow the field to plans that keep their doctors.

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2026 Medicare plans in Alameda County

Here’s what’s actually available this year, from the government’s published plan data — not a sales pitch.

277,446

people on Medicare in Alameda County

49

plans available in Alameda County

13

insurance carriers to choose from

23

Medicare Advantage plans with a $0 premium

23

plans rated 4+ stars by Medicare

8

carriers quoting Medigap plans

Carriers offering plans in Alameda County:

  • Aetna Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Align Senior Care
  • A carrier we work with: Alignment Health Plan
  • A carrier we work with: Anthem Blue Cross
  • A carrier we work with: Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CCHP (Chinese Community Health Plan)
  • Central Health Medicare Plan
  • Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.
  • A carrier we work with: Kaiser Permanente
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • A carrier we work with: UnitedHealthcare

Highest-rated plans

Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)

Aetna Medicare · PPO

$0
per month
4.5/ 5 stars
  • $0 monthly premium
  • No drug coverage (medical only)
  • $6,750 in-network out-of-pocket max

Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)

Aetna Medicare · PPO

$0
per month
4.5/ 5 stars
  • $0 monthly premium
  • Includes drug coverage
  • $6,750 in-network out-of-pocket max

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic Alameda (HMO)

Kaiser Permanente · HMO

$19
per month
4.5/ 5 stars
  • Includes drug coverage
  • $0 drug deductible
  • $6,000 in-network out-of-pocket max

A carrier we work with

Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)

Aetna Medicare · PPO

$63
per month
4.5/ 5 stars
  • Includes drug coverage
  • $5,900 in-network out-of-pocket max

Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Alam., SF, Napa (HMO)

Kaiser Permanente · HMO

$99
per month
4.5/ 5 stars
  • Includes drug coverage
  • $0 drug deductible
  • $3,900 in-network out-of-pocket max

A carrier we work with

Showing 5 of 37 plans, ordered by Medicare star rating.

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Plan availability, premiums, and star ratings are from the CMS 2026 Medicare plan landscape data (updated 2026-08-06). Beneficiary counts are from the CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment data (April 2026). Premiums shown may not reflect Part B premiums or low-income subsidies. Medigap benefit descriptions follow the federal standardized plan charts; Medigap premiums vary by age, ZIP code, and carrier and are not shown. Verify details with the plan or Medicare.gov before enrolling.

Medicare in Alameda County

The hospitals that matter in Alameda County

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center · Sutter Health (Berkeley & Oakland)
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center · Kaiser Permanente (Oakland)
  • Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center · Kaiser Permanente (Fremont)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center · Kaiser Permanente (San Leandro)
  • Washington Hospital (Fremont)
  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley · Stanford Health Care (Pleasanton)
  • Eden Medical Center · Sutter Health (Castro Valley)
  • Highland Hospital · Alameda Health System (Oakland)
  • St. Rose Hospital (Hayward)

Cities we serve in Alameda County

We work with Medicare beneficiaries throughout Alameda County, including Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, Alameda, San Leandro, Pleasanton, and Livermore. Wherever you are in the county, every conversation happens by phone or video — no office visit required.

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