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Medicare Advantage plans in Becker County, MN: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Becker County in Minnesota has 6 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 12 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage6-6 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage2-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans2no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage0-4 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $5,650
Plans rated 4 stars or more4-3 from 2026

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

If you are in one of their plans, you should have received a notice. You can choose a new plan during Open Enrollment, and special enrollment rules can apply when a plan leaves your area.

9 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.

How many people here are in Medicare Advantage

In October 2026, 5,258 of the 9,988 people eligible for Medicare in Becker County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 52.6%. A year earlier it was 5,387 of 9,815 (54.9%).

CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.

Before you choose a plan

Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.

Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaPPO$10.00$9,8504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0001 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$24.60$7,1504.5 of 5
Align SecureChoice (PPO)Align powered by Sanford Health PlanPPO$35.00$9,8503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0002 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$52.00$7,1504.5 of 5
Align SecureChoice Gold (PPO)Align powered by Sanford Health PlanPPO$112.00$7,1503.5 of 5
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Select (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaPPO$165.00$6,9004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FG-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$5,9004.5 of 5
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom Blue (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaPPONot listed$6,9004 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (2)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP)Blue PlusHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Medica DUAL Solution (HMO D-SNP)MedicaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8504 of 5

Cost plans for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Medica Prime Solution Basic (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$5,9003 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Enhanced (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$4,4503 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Standard (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$7,1503 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Thrift (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$7,1503 of 5

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Minnesota drug plans.

Sources

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025

Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.