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Medicare plans in Pennington County, MN — 2027
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In 2027, Pennington County, Minnesota has 16 Medicare plans (4 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 1 without, 9 standalone Part D, 2 Special Needs) from 8 carriers. 2 Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $4,450.
What changed vs 2026
- 7 fewer plans than 2026
- Carriers exited: Aetna Medicare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
- $0-premium plans down 3
- Average star rating up 0.2
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 2,665
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 1,079
- Medicare eligibles
- 3,228
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 53.4%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 6
Carriers by number of plans
- Medica — 4 plans
- Humana — 3 plans
- Align powered by Sanford Health Plan — 2 plans
- UnitedHealthcare — 2 plans
- Wellcare — 2 plans
- Blue Plus — 1 plan
- HealthSpring — 1 plan
- MedicareBlue Rx — 1 plan
Plans sorted by CMS star rating, then premium
| Plan | Carrier | Category | Plan type | Monthly premium | Drug deductible | Out-of-pocket maximum | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-145-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $18.30 | $700 | 4.5 | |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-204-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $33.30 | $687 | 4.5 | |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) (S5884-171-0) | Humana | PDP | PDP | $123 | $350 | 4.5 | |
| Medica Advantage Salute (PPO) (H8889-009-0) | Medica | MA | PPO | $0 | $4,450 | 4.0 | |
| Medica Advantage Essential (PPO) (H8889-022-0) | Medica | MA-PD | PPO | $20 | $700 | $7,150 | 4.0 |
| Medica DUAL Solution (HMO D-SNP) (H2458-002-0) | Medica | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $24.60 | $700 | $9,850 | 4.0 |
| Medica Advantage Select (PPO) (H8889-002-0) | Medica | MA-PD | PPO | $122 | $420 | $7,150 | 4.0 |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) (H2425-001-0) | Blue Plus | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $700 | $9,850 | 3.5 |
| Align SecureChoice (PPO) (H3186-002-0) | Align powered by Sanford Health Plan | MA-PD | PPO | $35 | $500 | $9,850 | 3.5 |
| Align SecureChoice Gold (PPO) (H3186-001-0) | Align powered by Sanford Health Plan | MA-PD | PPO | $112 | $350 | $7,150 | 3.5 |
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About this data
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage/Part D Landscape files, plan year 2027; population: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2024; MA penetration: CMS October 2026.
This page summarizes publicly available CMS data. It is not a plan finder and does not recommend plans. To compare and enroll in plans, use Medicare.gov or talk to a licensed agent. Medicare.gov plan finder.