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Medicare plans in Mellette County, SD — 2027
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In 2027, Mellette County, South Dakota has 15 Medicare plans (0 Medicare Advantage with drug coverage, 0 without, 9 standalone Part D, 0 Special Needs) from 6 carriers. 0 Medicare Advantage plans have a $0 premium. The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,900.
What changed vs 2026
- 4 fewer plans than 2026
- Carriers exited: Aetna Medicare
- Average star rating up 0.1
Market snapshot
- Residents 65 and older
- 319
- Residents 60–64, aging in over the next five years
- 106
- Medicare eligibles
- 374
- Medicare Advantage penetration
- 14.4%
- Plans per 1,000 residents 65+
- 47
Carriers by number of plans
- Medica — 6 plans
- Humana — 3 plans
- UnitedHealthcare — 2 plans
- Wellcare — 2 plans
- 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 | |
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) (S4802-158-0) | Wellcare | PDP | PDP | $5.30 | $700 | 3.0 | |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) (S5921-370-0) | UnitedHealthcare | PDP | PDP | $10.30 | $700 | 3.0 | |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) (S4802-089-0) | Wellcare | PDP | PDP | $16.30 | $700 | 3.0 | |
| Medica Prime Solution Thrift (Cost) (H2450-030-0) | Medica | Cost | Cost | $53 | $7,150 | 3.0 | |
| Medica Prime Solution Standard w/Rx (Cost) (H2450-049-0) | Medica | Cost | Cost | $90.60 | $500 | $7,150 | 3.0 |
| Medica Prime Solution Thrift w/Rx (Cost) (H2450-007-0) | Medica | Cost | Cost | $91 | $700 | $7,150 | 3.0 |
| Medica Prime Solution Core (Cost) (H2450-034-0) | Medica | Cost | Cost | $103 | $4,900 | 3.0 |
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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.