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Medicare Advantage plans in Sheridan County, ND: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Sheridan County in North Dakota has 3 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 4 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage3-1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage0-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans1+1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage3+1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $5,875
Plans rated 4 stars or more2+1 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 1 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, 172 of the 423 people eligible for Medicare in Sheridan County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 40.7%. A year earlier it was 173 of 421 (41.1%).

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 (3)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$5,9002.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Medica Advantage Dual (PPO D-SNP)MedicaPPO D-SNP ยท Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8504 of 5

Cost plans for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Medica Prime Solution Thrift w/Rx (Cost)MedicaCost$91.00$7,1503 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Core (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$4,9003 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Premier (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$3,9003 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

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