Alignment Health My Choice Sutter PPO exiting Sonoma County for 2027 - what to do in the 2026 AEP
Alignment Health My Choice Sutter PPO (003) leaves Sonoma County for 2027 with no automatic crosswalk. What it means for your coverage and what to do before Dec 7.
(updated ) · Khoi Le · Doodle · 2027 plan year
Do I need to pick a new plan?
If you live in Sonoma County and have Alignment Health My Choice Sutter PPO Medicare Advantage coverage that is exiting the county for 2027, that plan generally ends on December 31, 2026. This exit has no automatic crosswalk - you are not moved into a new plan automatically. Use the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 - December 7, 2026) to review options available in Sonoma and enroll if you need Advantage, Medigap, and/or Part D coverage for 2027.
This page is educational. It does not recommend a specific replacement plan.
What is changing for My Choice Sutter PPO members in Sonoma County?
For the 2027 plan year, Alignment Health My Choice Sutter PPO (003) is leaving Sonoma County. There is no automatic crosswalk. In plain terms: coverage under that exiting plan does not continue in Sonoma for 2027 unless you have enrolled in other coverage.
Always confirm with your plan materials and Medicare.gov for your specific membership.
What happens to my coverage on January 1, 2027?
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Through Dec 31, 2026 | Your current plan rules generally still apply |
| Starting Jan 1, 2027 | The exiting My Choice Sutter PPO coverage for Sonoma does not continue |
| If you take no action | No automatic replacement plan - typically Original Medicare only |
| Drug coverage | Check whether you still need a Part D plan or an Advantage plan that includes drugs |
| Doctors & hospitals | Re-check who accepts your next coverage in Sonoma |
What should I do before December 7?
- Gather your list - Sonoma doctors/specialists, pharmacy, and prescriptions.
- Confirm the exit for your plan ID - Alignment Health My Choice Sutter PPO is plan 003 (CMS H4961-003). Use plan mail and Medicare.gov.
- Compare options available in Sonoma County - Networks and formularies are county-specific.
- Enroll by December 7, 2026 for a January 1, 2027 start.
- Save confirmations and new member cards when they arrive.
Parent guide: California Medicare Advantage plan exits (2026 AEP)
Soft next step
Want help comparing what is available in Sonoma for your doctors and drugs? Start a conversation with Doodle. We are a licensed Medicare brokerage. We do not offer every plan available in your area.
Common questions
Is My Choice Sutter an Alignment plan?
Yes. My Choice Sutter PPO (003) is Alignment Health My Choice (PPO) from Alignment Health Plan (CMS ID H4961-003). Sutter refers to the hospital/network partnership, not the insurer. Member cards and mail often say Alignment.
Do I lose Medicare?
No. Part A and Part B continue if you keep them. You may lose this Advantage plan’s network and extras in Sonoma unless you enroll in other coverage.
Will Medicare pick a new plan for me?
Not for this exit - it is described as no automatic crosswalk. You need to enroll in something new if you want Advantage or Part D coverage for 2027.
What if I like my Sonoma doctors?
Call their offices and ask which 2026 plans they accept, then confirm on the plan’s provider directory for Sonoma County.
Is My Choice Sutter PPO “recommended” to something else on this page?
No. We do not name a recommended replacement here. Plan choice depends on your doctors, drugs, costs, and what is offered in Sonoma.
About this page
Written for Doodle by Khoi Le. Educational county page for the 2026 AEP (coverage year 2027).
This page is educational. It is not advice, a quote, or an invitation to enroll in a specific plan.
Sources
- Medicare & You (Medicare.gov) - AEP dates
- Joining a health or drug plan (Medicare.gov)
- 2026 plan-exit county list used for educational localization (Sonoma / Alignment Health My Choice Sutter PPO (003) / H4961-003)