Medicare Advantage plans in Benton, MN, 2027
Benton, Minnesota has 8 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (16 in 2026) and 3 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 3 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 11 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 3,185 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Benton for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 16 | 8 | ▼down 8 |
| Special needs plans | 3 | 3 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 6 | 3 | ▼down 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 5 | 3 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,700 | $7,150 | ▲up $1,450 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026.
Which plans can anyone in Benton join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Advantage SaluteH8889-009 · PPO | $0 | $4,450 | $160 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom BlueH5959-018 · PPO | $0 | $6,900 | $145 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthPartners Journey SmartH4882-018 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $38 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage EssentialH5959-023 · PPO | $10 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage EssentialH8889-022 · PPO | $20 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthPartners Journey PaceH4882-017 · PPO | $40 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-002 · PPO | $122 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage SelectH5959-024 · PPO | $165 | $6,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Stars are the contract's 2026 rating. confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
Which plans leave Benton in 2027?
Members of these plans here choose a 2027 plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026; choosing by December 31 means no gap; because their plan is leaving the county, they can still join until the end of February 2027, with coverage from the first of the next month. Each plan's page says what happens to its members.
| 2026 plan | Members here, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ChoiceH5959-014 | 1,445 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ComfortH5959-016 | 621 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CoreH5959-013 | 385 | Not offered |
| Medica Advantage SolutionH8889-005 | 208 | Leaves the county |
| HealthPartners Journey StrideH4882-011 | 126 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CompleteH5959-010 | 126 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0001H2001-118 | 100 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0002H2001-119 | 92 | Leaves the county |
| HealthPartners Journey SteadyH4882-003 | 38 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FG-MA01H2001-124 | 33 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0003H2001-120 | 11 | Not offered |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which special needs plans are sold here?
Open only to people with Medicaid as well as Medicare, with certain chronic conditions, or living in an institution.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| SecureBlueH2425-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HealthPartners Minnesota Senior Health OptionsH2422-002 | Dual-Eligible | $24.60 |
| Medica DUAL SolutionH2458-002 | Dual-Eligible | $24.60 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
How many people in Benton use Medicare Advantage?
4,769 of the county's 8,681 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 54.9%; in Minnesota as a whole the share is 57.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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