Medicare Advantage plans in Cass County, MN: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Cass County in Minnesota has 4 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 10 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
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.
10 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 3 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, 5,460 of the 10,916 people eligible for Medicare in Cass County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 50.0%. A year earlier it was 5,724 of 10,710 (53.4%).
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 (4)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | PPO | $10.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage Essential (PPO) | Medica | PPO | $20.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage Select (PPO) | Medica | PPO | $122.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Select (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | PPO | $165.00 | $6,900 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom Blue (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | PPO | Not listed | $6,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage Salute (PPO) | Medica | PPO | Not listed | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (2)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP) | Blue Plus | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medica DUAL Solution (HMO D-SNP) | Medica | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $24.60 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Minnesota drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- 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.