Alignment Health Unveils 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans with Strong Benefits, Expanded Support for Seniors

Core Insights - Alignment Health Plan is launching its 2026 product portfolio with 68 plan options across 45 counties in five states, aiming to reach nearly 8.3 million Medicare-eligible adults during the annual enrollment period from October 15 to December 7, 2025 [1][2]. Product Offerings - The 2026 plans emphasize benefit stability and quality of life enhancements, including supplemental benefits such as vision and hearing coverage, routine transportation, grocery and meal support, personal emergency response systems, in-home support, and caregiver reimbursements [3]. - Dental services will be available in select plans at $0 copay, with annual allowances ranging from $500 to $4,000 [3]. Special Needs Plans - Alignment will offer 24 special needs plans (SNPs) in 2026, including 19 for members with chronic conditions and five for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, featuring a monthly "Essentials" allowance for everyday needs [4]. Economic Support - The 2026 plans address economic insecurity by providing members with more flexibility in managing healthcare costs through expanded access to competitive Part B rebates [6]. Partnerships and New Plans - Alignment is expanding its partnership with Intermountain Health to introduce a new co-branded plan in Clark County, Nevada, featuring a $0 monthly premium and enhanced food and transportation benefits [6]. - New plans include the Heart & Diabetes Care HMO C-SNP in Southern California, the ONE/El Único HMO D-SNP in Nevada, and the Total Dual+ HMO D-SNP in Texas, among others, with various allowances and rebates [7]. Member Support Services - All Alignment members will have access to the ACCESS On-Demand Concierge program at no additional cost, providing services to facilitate access to care and benefits [8][11].