Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota, 2027
62 Medicare Advantage plans are sold in Minnesota for 2027 (76 in 2026); 49 are open to everyone and 12 of those have a $0 premium everywhere they are sold. 345,086 Minnesota members in September 2026 were in plans that end or leave their county for 2027.
What changes in Minnesota for 2027?
| In the state | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans sold in the state | 76 | 62 | ▼down 14 |
| Plans open to everyone | 63 | 49 | ▼down 14 |
| Plans with a $0 premium everywhere they are sold | 16 | 12 | ▼down 4 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 9 | 8 | ▼down 1 |
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 companies sell the most plans in Minnesota?
Plans open to everyone, by parent company and the brands it sells under, 2027
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which Minnesota counties lose the most?
Plans end in or leave Minnesota counties 751 times for 2027. Counties with the most members in those plans come first; each links to its 2027 plan list.
| County | Plans open to all | $0 premium | Plans that end or leave | Their members here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 18 | 9 | 8 | 67,021 |
| Ramsey | 20 | 10 | 13 | 27,873 |
| Dakota | 20 | 10 | 13 | 26,753 |
| Anoka | 20 | 10 | 13 | 19,781 |
| Washington | 20 | 10 | 13 | 19,015 |
| Stearns | 8 | 3 | 8 | 12,832 |
| Crow Wing | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10,823 |
| Wright | 20 | 9 | 9 | 9,234 |
| Scott | 20 | 10 | 13 | 8,054 |
| Olmsted | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7,981 |
| Otter Tail | 9 | 1 | 8 | 7,549 |
| Sherburne | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7,164 |
| Carver | 20 | 10 | 13 | 5,975 |
| Douglas | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5,199 |
| Chisago | 18 | 8 | 9 | 4,632 |
| Kandiyohi | 6 | 2 | 11 | 4,631 |
| Winona | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4,223 |
| Morrison | 5 | 2 | 17 | 4,204 |
| Cass | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4,084 |
| Becker | 12 | 2 | 9 | 3,894 |
| Blue Earth | 8 | 3 | 11 | 3,799 |
| Freeborn | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3,780 |
| Mower | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3,665 |
| Steele | 8 | 3 | 12 | 3,458 |
| Clay | 12 | 2 | 8 | 3,404 |
| Beltrami | 8 | 2 | 8 | 3,219 |
| Benton | 8 | 3 | 11 | 3,185 |
| Todd | 5 | 2 | 10 | 3,032 |
| Brown | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2,854 |
| Hubbard | 5 | 1 | 13 | 2,524 |
| Isanti | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2,520 |
| Nicollet | 6 | 2 | 11 | 2,422 |
| Polk | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2,338 |
| Wabasha | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2,216 |
| Wadena | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1,948 |
| Waseca | 8 | 3 | 10 | 1,887 |
| Martin | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1,849 |
| Lyon | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1,796 |
| Fillmore | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1,704 |
| Redwood | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1,663 |
| Roseau | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1,628 |
| Renville | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1,545 |
| Pennington | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,393 |
| Dodge | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1,390 |
| Faribault | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1,345 |
| Nobles | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1,292 |
| Chippewa | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1,271 |
| Cottonwood | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1,220 |
| Pope | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1,161 |
| Swift | 7 | 1 | 13 | 975 |
| McLeod | 13 | 0 | 11 | 973 |
| Marshall | 5 | 1 | 11 | 939 |
| Jackson | 3 | 1 | 8 | 896 |
| Lac qui Parle | 5 | 1 | 9 | 881 |
| Houston | 11 | 4 | 10 | 844 |
| St. Louis | 16 | 1 | 2 | 832 |
| Mille Lacs | 13 | 0 | 9 | 808 |
| Clearwater | 5 | 1 | 8 | 737 |
| Watonwan | 3 | 1 | 4 | 705 |
| Murray | 3 | 1 | 7 | 684 |
| Lake of the Woods | 0 | 0 | 12 | 634 |
| Grant | 3 | 1 | 8 | 630 |
| Wilkin | 9 | 1 | 7 | 620 |
| Sibley | 13 | 0 | 9 | 602 |
| Pine | 13 | 0 | 3 | 588 |
| Norman | 6 | 0 | 8 | 576 |
| Aitkin | 13 | 0 | 6 | 562 |
| Red Lake | 2 | 0 | 8 | 530 |
| Meeker | 13 | 0 | 11 | 524 |
| Lincoln | 3 | 1 | 8 | 507 |
| Carlton | 13 | 0 | 4 | 465 |
| Big Stone | 8 | 2 | 9 | 464 |
| Goodhue | 13 | 0 | 4 | 437 |
| Lake | 13 | 0 | 10 | 415 |
| Mahnomen | 2 | 0 | 8 | 366 |
| Kittson | 3 | 1 | 11 | 344 |
| Koochiching | 13 | 0 | 5 | 302 |
| Itasca | 16 | 1 | 3 | 247 |
| Kanabec | 18 | 2 | 4 | 131 |
| Le Sueur | 18 | 2 | 4 | 127 |
| Yellow Medicine | 13 | 0 | 2 | 102 |
| Cook | 13 | 0 | 5 | 81 |
| Rice | 13 | 0 | 1 | 67 |
| Traverse | 15 | 0 | 6 | 30 |
| Pipestone | 15 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| Stevens | 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| Rock | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which large plans sold in Minnesota end?
| 2026 plan | Brand | Members in all states, Sept. 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ChoiceH5959-014 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 127,317 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CoreH5959-013 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 37,573 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ComfortH5959-015 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 33,003 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage CompleteH5959-010 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 19,154 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ComfortH5959-016 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 16,866 |
| HealthPartners Journey StrideH4882-011 | HealthPartners | 16,259 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MN-0005H2001-123 | UnitedHealthcare | 13,944 |
| Medica Advantage SolutionH8889-008 | Medica | 13,555 |
| HealthPartners Journey SteadyH4882-003 | HealthPartners | 7,271 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ChoiceH5959-009 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 7,060 |
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).
Which plans in Minnesota lower the Part B premium?
8 plans open to everyone and sold in at least one Minnesota county pay part of the Part B premium in 2027; the largest reduction comes first.
| 2027 plan | Brand | Monthly reduction |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FG-MA01H2001-124 | UnitedHealthcare | $170 |
| Medica Advantage SaluteH8889-009 | Medica | $160 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom BlueH5959-018 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | $145 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare EagleH3219-005 | Allina Health Aetna Medicare | $135 |
| HealthPartners Journey SmartH4882-015 | HealthPartners | $50 |
| Allina Health Aetna Medicare Signature FitH3219-008 | Allina Health Aetna Medicare | $42 |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-019 | Medica | $40 best in its area |
| HealthPartners Journey SmartH4882-018 | HealthPartners | $38 |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which Minnesota counties have no Medicare Advantage plan open to everyone in 2027?
3 counties in Minnesota have no plan open to everyone for 2027: people there can use Original Medicare with a stand-alone drug plan and a Medigap policy, or a special needs plan if they qualify.
Crow Wing, MN
No Medicare Advantage plan open to everyone is sold in Crow Wing, Minnesota for 2027. 11 plans were sold here in 2026; 9 of them leave, and the 2 plans sold for 2027 are special needs plans. People here can use Original Medicare with one of the 9 stand-alone drug plans offered in Minnesota.
Lake of the Woods, MN
No Medicare Advantage plan open to everyone is sold in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota for 2027. 14 plans were sold here in 2026; 12 of them leave, and the 2 plans sold for 2027 are special needs plans. People here can use Original Medicare with one of the 9 stand-alone drug plans offered in Minnesota.
Wadena, MN
No Medicare Advantage plan open to everyone is sold in Wadena, Minnesota for 2027. 11 plans were sold here in 2026; 9 of them leave, and the 2 plans sold for 2027 are special needs plans. People here can use Original Medicare with one of the 9 stand-alone drug plans offered in Minnesota.
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).
691,835 of Minnesota's 1,212,008 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026 (57%).
What else should you check?
- Every plan not offered in 2027By company and state
- Part B giveback plansWhere they are sold
- Every statePlan counts for 2027