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Medicare plans in Rice County, MN — 2027
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In 2027, Rice County, Minnesota has 24 Medicare plans (0 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 0 without, 9 standalone Part D, 2 Special Needs) from 8 carriers. 1 Medicare Advantage plan has a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,000.
What changed vs 2026
- 3 fewer plans than 2026
- Carriers exited: Aetna Medicare
- $0-premium plans up 1
- Average star rating up 0.1
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 11,304
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 4,474
- Medicare eligibles
- 13,726
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 64.6%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 2.1
Carriers by number of plans
- Medica — 8 plans
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota — 6 plans
- Humana — 3 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 DUAL Solution (HMO D-SNP) (H2458-002-0) | Medica | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $24.60 | $700 | $9,850 | 4.0 |
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) (H2425-001-0) | Blue Plus | SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 | $700 | $9,850 | 3.5 |
| Platinum Blue Core Plan (Cost) (H2461-005-0) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | Cost | Cost | $48 | $6,000 | 3.5 | |
| Platinum Blue Core Plan with Rx (Cost) (H2461-008-0) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | Cost | Cost | $79.80 | $700 | $6,000 | 3.5 |
| Platinum Blue Choice Plan (Cost) (H2461-006-0) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | Cost | Cost | $152 | $3,900 | 3.5 | |
| Platinum Blue Complete Plan (Cost) (H2461-007-0) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | Cost | Cost | $252 | $3,000 | 3.5 | |
| Platinum Blue Choice Plan with Rx (Cost) (H2461-009-0) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | Cost | Cost | $260.50 | $700 | $3,900 | 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.