What's happening

Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health completed a joint venture to bring Kaiser Permanente to northern Nevada.

Under the deal, Hometown Health (the insurance arm of Renown Health that includes Senior Care Plus Medicare Advantage plans) is now jointly owned by Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health, and will become Kaiser Permanente over the course of 2026.

Kaiser Permanente opened its first medical offices in northern Nevada on July 1, 2026, offering primary care and lab services, with on-site pharmacy and imaging capabilities opening in 2027. Kaiser is now also offering new Medicare Advantage plan options for 2027 in northern Nevada, with enrollment opening during this fall's Annual Enrollment Period.

What this means for you if you have a Senior Care Plus plan

Right now, nothing changes. Your 2026 Senior Care Plus coverage, benefits, and provider network stay exactly the same.

But for 2027, Kaiser's new Medicare Advantage plans are new plans, not automatic transfers from Senior Care Plus.

That means if you do not take action to enroll in a new plan, whether it's the Kaiser Permanente plan or something else, your plan will terminate at the end of this year.

Why it's happening

Hometown Health has been northern Nevada's primary locally based nonprofit health insurer for decades, even as the Reno area continues to grow.

Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health say the joint venture will expand access and bring more affordable care to the area.

Kaiser's model is different: it employs its own doctors and runs its own facilities, all connected under one system.

Key dates to know

  • July 1, 2026: Kaiser Permanente's first northern Nevada medical offices opened.
  • October 15 to December 7, 2026: The Annual Enrollment Period, when you can enroll in Kaiser Permanente's new 2027 Medicare Advantage plan or compare other options.
  • January 1, 2027: New coverage takes effect.

Next steps

If you currently have a Senior Care Plus plan and want to continue receiving coverage, you should enroll in the Kaiser Permanente plan (or another plan) before the end of 2026. Your plan will not automatically transfer.

If you have any questions about your specific situation or need assistance, schedule an appointment with a licensed insurance agent. We'll learn more about your situation and help make the transition as seamless as possible.