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Medicare plan changes in North Dakota for 2027

Across 53 counties in North Dakota, the 2027 CMS file lists 154 county listings of Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage, compared with 267 in 2026. By our count, 21 counties have none in 2027, including counties that do not appear in the CMS file at all.

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.

By county

County2026 plans2027 plansChangeCompanies leaving
Adams County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Barnes County96-3Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Benson County50-5Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Billings County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Bottineau County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Bowman County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Burke County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Burleigh County1210-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Cass County97-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Cavalier County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Dickey County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Divide County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Dunn County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Eddy County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Emmons County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Foster County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Golden Valley County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Grand Forks County128-4Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Grant County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Griggs County65-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Hettinger County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Kidder County75-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
LaMoure County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Logan County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
McHenry County52-3Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
McIntosh County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
McKenzie County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
McLean County97-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Mercer County95-4Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Morton County128-4Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Mountrail County50-5Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Nelson County65-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Oliver County95-4Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Pembina County52-3Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Pierce County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Ramsey County72-5Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Ransom County97-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Renville County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Richland County95-4Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co., UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Rolette County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Sargent County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Sheridan County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Sioux County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Slope County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Stark County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Steele County65-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Stutsman County1210-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Towner County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Traill County97-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Walsh County97-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Ward County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Wells County43-1Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.
Williams County20-2Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. Co.

Stand-alone Part D drug plans in North Dakota for 2027

9 plans in 2027, compared with 11 in 2026. Lowest monthly drug plan premium: $5.30 (2026: $4.70).

PlanCompanyMonthly premiumDeductibleStar rating
Wellcare Value Script (PDP)Wellcare$5.30$700Not Applicable
AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP)UnitedHealthcare$10.30$700Not Applicable
Wellcare Classic (PDP)Wellcare$16.30$700Not Applicable
Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP)Humana$18.30$700Not Applicable
Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP)Humana$33.30$687Not Applicable
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)HealthSpring$117.10$700Not Applicable
Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP)Humana$123.00$350Not Applicable
MedicareBlue Rx Standard (PDP)MedicareBlue Rx$179.10$700Not Applicable
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)UnitedHealthcare$222.90$300Not Applicable

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. US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files, counties

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