Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Sanford Health Plan (H8385)
H8385Contract
A company of Sanford Health, sold as Align powered by Sanford Health Plan
2 plans in 2027 (4 in 2026) · 9,073 members in September 2026
Sanford Health Plan is the Sanford Health company that holds Medicare contract H8385, sold as Align powered by Sanford Health Plan. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (4 in 2026); 4 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 9,073 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H8385 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Align SecureChoiceH8385-005 | PPO | $60 | $7,150 | 40 counties | new plan |
| Align SecureChoice GoldH8385-006 | PPO | $100 | $6,500 | 40 counties | new plan |
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).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Align ChoicePlusH8385-003 | 3,834 | 23 |
| Align ChoicePlusH8385-004 | 2,917 | 17 |
| Align ChoiceEliteH8385-002 | 1,397 | 17 |
| Align ChoiceEliteH8385-001 | 925 | 23 |
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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 4.5 of 5 (health plan 3.5 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 39 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 1 |
| Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals | 1 |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 1 |
| Improving Bladder Control | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| MPF Price Accuracy | 5 |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Align powered by Sanford Health Plan plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter