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

For 2027, Sherburne County in Minnesota has 7 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 11 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage7-4 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage2no change
Special Needs Plans3no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage2-2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $5,000
Plans rated 4 stars or more7-1 from 2026

10 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 6 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, 10,552 of the 17,728 people eligible for Medicare in Sherburne County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 59.5%. A year earlier it was 11,010 of 17,005 (64.7%).

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 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Essential (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaPPO$0$7,1504 of 5
HealthPartners Journey Smart (PPO)HealthPartnersPPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Medica Advantage Essential (PPO)MedicaPPO$20.00$7,1504 of 5
HealthPartners Journey Pace (PPO)HealthPartnersPPO$40.00$7,1504.5 of 5
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Select (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaPPO$109.00$5,9004 of 5
Medica Advantage Select (PPO)MedicaPPO$122.00$7,1504 of 5
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaPPO$189.00$4,9004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom Blue (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaPPONot listed$6,9004 of 5
Medica Advantage Salute (PPO)MedicaPPONot listed$4,4504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (3)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
SecureBlue (HMO D-SNP)Blue PlusHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
HealthPartners Minnesota Senior Health Options (HMO D-SNP)HealthPartnersHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$03.5 of 5
Medica DUAL Solution (HMO D-SNP)MedicaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8504 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.