Medicare Advantage plans in Dakota, MN, 2027
Dakota, Minnesota has 20 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (30 in 2026) and 7 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 10 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 13 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 26,753 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Dakota for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 30 | 20 | ▼down 10 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 7 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 14 | 10 | ▼down 4 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 9 | 7 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,950 | $6,100 | ▲up $1,150 |
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 Dakota 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 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare EagleH3219-005 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | $135 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FG-MA01H2001-124 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | $170 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare SignatureH3219-001 · PPO | $0 | $6,350 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare Signature FitH3219-008 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $42 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom BlueH5959-018 · PPO | $0 | $6,900 | $145 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MN-0001H2001-116 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage EssentialH5959-019 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-019 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $40 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthPartners Journey SmartH4882-015 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $50 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthPartners Journey PaceH4882-016 · PPO | $20 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0001H2001-118 · PPO | $24.60 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MN-0002H2001-117 · PPO | $59 | $6,300 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare EnhancedH3219-002 · PPO | $61 | $5,000 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare PremierH3219-003 · PPO | $97 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage SelectH5959-020 · PPO | $109 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-020 · PPO | $133 | $5,800 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare Premier ExtraH3219-004 · PPO | $169 | $3,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PremierH5959-021 · PPO | $189 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-021 · PPO | $218 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 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 Dakota 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 | 11,614 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ComfortH5959-015 | 4,665 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CoreH5959-013 | 2,913 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CompleteH5959-010 | 2,345 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MN-0005H2001-123 | 1,878 | Not offered |
| HealthPartners Journey StrideH4882-011 | 1,724 | Not offered |
| HealthPartners Journey SteadyH4882-003 | 811 | Not offered |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-275 | 261 | Not offered |
| Medica Advantage SolutionH6154-001 | 155 | Not offered |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-278 | 152 | Leaves the county |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-359 | 100 | Not offered |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-063 | 93 | Not offered |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-092 | 42 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare ChronicH3219-015 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care MN-7H2001-133 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare ValueH3219-016 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| SecureBlueH2425-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care Support MN-8H2001-134 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $4.70 |
| 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 Dakota use Medicare Advantage?
52,154 of the county's 88,364 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 59.0%; in Minnesota as a whole the share is 57.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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