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Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk

Sanford Health Plan of Minnesota (H3186)

H3186Contract

A company of Sanford Health, sold as Align powered by Sanford Health Plan

2 plans in 2027 (2 in 2026) · 2,946 members in September 2026

Offers plans in 2027

2026 rating: 3.5 of 5

Sanford Health Plan of Minnesota is the Sanford Health company that holds Medicare contract H3186, sold as Align powered by Sanford Health Plan. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (2 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 2,946 people were in its plans in September 2026.

What plans does H3186 offer for 2027?

All 2 plans, by plan number
PlanTypeMonthly premiumOut-of-pocket limitAreaFor 2027
Align SecureChoice GoldH3186-001PPO$112$7,15019 countiesrenews
Align SecureChoiceH3186-002PPO$35$9,85019 countiesrenews

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 crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).

How did CMS rate it for 2026?

The overall rating is 3.5 of 5 (health plan 4 of 5, drug plan 2.5 of 5). Of its 31 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:

Lowest-rated measuresStars
Reducing the Risk of Falling1
Drug Plan Quality Improvement1
Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes2
Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications2
Highest-rated measuresStars
MPF Price Accuracy5
Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability5
Getting Appointments and Care Quickly5
Colorectal Cancer Screening5

Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).

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