Independent analysis of 290 California plans recognizes Imperial for quality, affordability, and statewide access.

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. (Imperial) today announced it has been named one of the Best Medicare Advantage Plans in California 2027 by Forbes Advisor. Imperial earned a 4.8 out of 5 rating from Forbes Advisor’s research team, the second-highest rating among the five companies recognized, and its Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO) was named the company’s top-rated plan.

The recognition comes from Forbes Advisor’s own independent evaluation of 290 Medicare Advantage plans in California, which weighed plan-level quality and cost, CMS star ratings, enrollment share, and county coverage. It arrives as Medicare beneficiaries across the state are comparing their options during the annual Open Enrollment period.

“Being recognized by Forbes Advisor is a meaningful moment for everyone at Imperial,” said Dr. Paveljit Bindra, CEO of Imperial. “Their team looked at quality, cost, and access together, which is exactly how our members experience their health plan,” added Sue Dahlkamp, Vice President for Member Experience. “This recognition reflects our mission to make healthcare more personal, more coordinated, and more accessible for every member we serve,” according to Muthukumar Vaidyaraman, MD, Chief Medical Officer.

Forbes Advisor highlighted two strengths in particular. The Imperial Dynamic Plan (HMO) carries a $295 maximum out-of-pocket cost, the lowest among the plans Forbes Advisor featured, and it is available in 51 California counties, the broadest availability on the list.

View the full rankings at: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/medicare/medicare-advantage-in-california/

Imperial currently serves members in 51 of California’s 58 counties, offering high value, coordinated care through an extensive provider network. Its approach emphasizes whole-person wellness with innovative benefits such as in-home diagnostic testing, prescription delivery, expanded transportation, and generous Over-the-Counter (OTC) allowances, which are all designed to help members stay healthy in body, mind, and spirit.

During Medicare’s Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7), we invite current and prospective members, along with broker partners, to explore Imperial’s plan options, shop, compare, and enroll at https://imperialhealthplan.com/.

“Recognition from two independent sources this season tells us our approach is working,” said Andranik Barsegyan, Senior Director for Quality. Evelyn Cho, PharmD, Senior Director for Pharmacy Operations added that, “Our focus remains on keeping care affordable, expanding access, and improving the member experience year after year.”

About Imperial

Imperial is a California-based health plan offering Medicare Advantage coverage to older adults and other eligible individuals across much of the state. Imperial’s mission is to empower members to achieve their full potential by keeping them healthy in body, mind, and spirit through a community-focused medical and pharmacy model of whole-person care. Learn more at https://imperialhealthplan.com/.

About Forbes Advisor: Best Medicare Advantage Plans in California

Forbes Advisor evaluates Medicare Advantage providers at the state level using a data-driven methodology. Providers are scored on average plan score (50%), which includes Part C and Part D costs, CMS star ratings, and value measures; average CMS star rating (30%); provider enrollment share (10%); and provider county coverage (10%).

Media Contact:

Sue Dahlkamp
Vice President, Member Experience
Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc. & Affiliated Companies
sue.dahlkamp@imperialhealthplan.com

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