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

For 2027, Kanabec County in Minnesota has 4 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 6 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage4-2 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage1-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans1no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage1no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$4,7252026: $4,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more0-4 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.

3 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 0 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, 2,781 of the 4,631 people eligible for Medicare in Kanabec County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 60.1%. A year earlier it was 2,804 of 4,548 (61.7%).

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)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Allina Health Aetna MedicarePPO$0$6,3503.5 of 5
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Allina Health Aetna MedicarePPO$61.00$5,0003.5 of 5
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)Allina Health Aetna MedicarePPO$97.00$4,4503.5 of 5
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Premier Extra (PPO)Allina Health Aetna MedicarePPO$169.00$3,9003.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Allina Health Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$5,5003.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP)Blue PlusHMO D-SNP ยท Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5

Cost plans for 2027 (13)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Platinum Blue Core Plan with Rx (Cost)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaCost$79.80$6,0003.5 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Thrift w/Rx (Cost)MedicaCost$91.00$7,1503 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Basic w/Rx (Cost)MedicaCost$242.10$5,9003 of 5
Platinum Blue Choice Plan with Rx (Cost)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaCost$260.50$3,9003.5 of 5
Platinum Blue Complete Plan with Rx (Cost)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaCost$407.60$3,0003.5 of 5
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 Standard w/Rx (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$7,1503 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Thrift (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$7,1503 of 5
Platinum Blue Choice Plan (Cost)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaCostNot listed$3,9003.5 of 5
Platinum Blue Complete Plan (Cost)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaCostNot listed$3,0003.5 of 5
Platinum Blue Core Plan (Cost)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaCostNot listed$6,0003.5 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.