2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Buffalo County, SD
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
In Buffalo County, SD, there are 3 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 2 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 0% 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 Buffalo County, SD. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Buffalo County, SD.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $6,750 | N/A | H1608-061-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra | $52 | $5,000 | $615 | H1608-119-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H1608-120-0 |
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Buffalo?
Buffalo County has 3 PPO plans for 2026, with 0 enrolled.
How much do PPO plans cost in Buffalo?
The typical PPO premium in Buffalo is $17.33, and 2 plans have no monthly premium.
The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Buffalo County, SD for 2026.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 0 | 0% |
| 3 Stars | 3 | 100% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.5 | |
* 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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