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  3. Minnesota
  4. Dakota County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Dakota County, MN

Last update: May 10, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

For 2026, Dakota County, MN includes 30 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 43,045, with 14 $0 premium options and 67% rated 4 stars or higher.

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Dakota County, MN are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Dakota County, MN.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

  • Average Monthly Premium: $51.60/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 14
  • Average MOOP: $5,203 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 67% · 3 Stars: 33% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $447.60
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 43,045
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of May 2, 2026)
    1. Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) — 11,561 enrollees
    2. Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort (PPO) — 4,517 enrollees
    3. Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core (PPO) — 2,814 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to choose care from both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how members access care.

Total PPO Plans
29
Average Monthly Premium
$53.38/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
42,895
$0 Premium PPO Plans
13
Average MOOP
$5,150
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) — 11,561 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Dakota County, Minnesota (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$42 $6,500 $615 H2001-118-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MN-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H2001-116-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MN-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$54 $4,900 $520 H2001-117-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MN-0005
☆☆☆☆☆
$94 $4,200 $520 H2001-123-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FG-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H2001-124-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$109 $3,800 $400 H5959-014-1
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
$55 $4,500 $615 H5959-015-0
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$197 $3,400 $200 H5959-010-1
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Core
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H5959-013-1
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Freedom Blue
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A H5959-018-0
HealthPartners Journey Pace
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $350 H4882-009-1
HealthPartners Journey Smart
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $400 H4882-014-1
HealthPartners Journey Steady
☆☆☆☆☆
$165 $3,500 $200 H4882-003-0
HealthPartners Journey Stride
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $5,000 $300 H4882-011-1
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H3219-005-0
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$47 $4,200 $300 H3219-002-0
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Grand
☆☆☆☆☆
$87 $3,600 $300 H3219-003-0
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Grand Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$154 $3,300 $0 H3219-004-0
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,200 $500 H3219-001-0
Allina Health Aetna Medicare Signature Fit
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $615 H3219-008-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
HumanaChoice H5216-063
☆☆☆☆☆
$108 $3,400 $615 H5216-063-0
HumanaChoice H5216-092
☆☆☆☆☆
$47 $9,250 $615 H5216-092-0
HumanaChoice H5216-275
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,100 $615 H5216-275-0
HumanaChoice H5216-359
☆☆☆☆☆
$10 $5,900 $615 H5216-359-0
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-001
☆☆☆☆☆
$110 $4,200 $325 H8889-001-0
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-003
☆☆☆☆☆
$210 $3,800 $125 H8889-003-0
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-005
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H8889-005-0
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H8889-009-0

What is the typical premium for PPO plans available in Dakota?

PPO plans in Dakota cost $53.38 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Dakota?

The most popular PPO plan in Dakota is Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO), with 11,561 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Dakota?

5 PPO plans in Dakota do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.

Total HMO-POS Plans
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
150
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,750
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Medica Advantage Solution H6154-001 (HMO-POS) — 150 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Dakota County, Minnesota (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Medica Advantage Solution H6154-001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H6154-001-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Dakota cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Dakota?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Dakota is Medica Advantage Solution H6154-001 (HMO-POS), with 150 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Dakota do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Dakota without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Dakota County, MN (2026) are summarized below.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Dakota County, MN (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 20 67%
3 Stars 10 33%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 4.07

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2026 rating period.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026

All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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