Medicare Advantage Plans in Minneapolis, MN

There are 37 different Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans available in Hennepin County in 2022.¹

Learn more about Medicare Advantage in Minnesota, and call to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare the benefits, costs, network coverage and more for Medicare Advantage plans available where you live. 

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2022 Medicare Advantage plans in Hennepin County and Minneapolis

Over 67% of the 2022 Medicare Advantage plans available in Hennepin County are rated four stars or higher based on Medicare Star Ratings.² Plans rated four stars or higher are considered top-rated Medicare plans.

While the average premium for a Hennepin County Medicare Advantage plan is $90 per month in 2022, you may be able to find a plan that features $0 premiums.

Premiums, deductibles and other costs may vary. The numbers reported in the table above are taken from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). A licensed insurance agent will be able to help you review and compare costs for specific plans available in Hennepin County or wherever you may live.

List of Medicare Advantage plans in Minneapolis and Hennepin County

Medicare Advantage plans can come in several different forms.

• HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans utilize a network of participating doctors and other health care providers. Care is typically not covered by the plan when received outside of the network. 
  
  
• Some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Minnesota belong to a Medicare Cost Plan, which splits coverage with Original Medicare. 
  
  
• PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans are also available in Minnesota. These plans offer some more flexibility when choosing a doctor and allow for some coverage outside of the plan’s intended network. 

Private Fee-For-Service (PFFS) plans and Medical Savings Accounts may also be available in Minnesota in 2022.

How to Sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan in Hennepin County

There are different Medicare enrollment periods in the year during which you may able to sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan in Minneapolis and Hennepin County, depending on your eligibility. 

Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)

When you first become eligible for Medicare, you will typically be granted an Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). This period begins three months before you turn 65 years old, includes the month of your birthday and continues for an additional three months. 

Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)

The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP, also called the Medicare Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage plans) takes place from October 15 to December 7 each year. This period is open to all eligible Medicare beneficiaries who wish to add, drop or change Medicare plans.  

Special Enrollment Period

If you experience a qualifying circumstance, you may be granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at any time throughout the year to allow you to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.

Such circumstances may include situations like moving outside of your plan’s service area or losing your Medicare Advantage plan coverage through no fault of your own. A licensed insurance agent can help you determine if you are eligible for a Special Enrollment Period and what actions you may be able to take during that time. 

Find a Medicare Advantage plan where you live

Medicare Advantage plans can come in a variety of types and can include different benefits, networks, costs and more.

Connect with a licensed insurance agent today for help determining your eligibility and finding the best Medicare Advantage plan for you in Hennepin County. 

Or call 1-800-557-6059 1-800-557-6059 TTY Users: 711 to speak with a licensed insurance agent. We accept calls 24/7!

¹ MedicareAdvantage.com's The Best States for Medicare report.

² Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.