2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Walsh County, ND
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Walsh County, ND, there are 11 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 5 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 36% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Walsh County, ND. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Walsh County, ND.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | MOOP | PDP Ded. | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0001 | $42 | $6,500 | $615 | H2001-118-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0002 | $38 | $6,700 | $600 | H2001-119-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FG-0003 | $95 | $6,700 | $600 | H2001-120-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FG-MA01 | $0 | $4,900 | N/A | H2001-124-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra | $0 | $4,500 | $615 | H1608-081-0 | |
| Align ChoiceElite | $69 | $4,000 | $300 | H8385-002-0 | |
| Align ChoicePlus | $0 | $4,500 | $350 | H8385-004-0 | |
| NextBlue Discover PPO | $59 | $8,000 | $300 | H6202-004-0 | |
| NextBlue Freedom PPO | $0 | $6,500 | N/A | H6202-003-0 | |
| NextBlue Summit PPO | $149 | $6,750 | $300 | H6202-005-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Elite | $0 | $5,000 | $615 | H9431-014-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Walsh?
Walsh County has 11 PPO plans for 2026, with 140 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Walsh?
The typical PPO premium in Walsh is $41.05, and 5 plans have no monthly premium.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Walsh County, ND for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 4 | 36% |
| 3 Stars | 7 | 64% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.82 | |
* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.
- 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
This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.
Data sources and methodology documentation .
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
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