Medica Advantage Essential (PPO) (H8889-027) in 2027
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PPO: about this plan type · Legal name: MEDICA HEALTH PLANS
This plan is new for 2027. No 2026 plan had this plan ID, but CMS moves some members of other 2026 plans into it (listed below). It is offered in 27 counties in 2027.
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Members Moved Into This Plan
CMS's 2027 plan crosswalk moves some or all members of these 2026 plans into this plan, in the counties listed. Your Annual Notice of Change says whether this applies to you.
- Medica Advantage Value (PPO) · H8889-017
In 18 counties
Brookings County, Butte County, Clark County, Codington County, Custer County, Davison County, Day County, Deuel County, Fall River County, Hamlin County, Kingsbury County, Lawrence County, Marshall County, Meade County, Pennington County, Roberts County, Sanborn County, Spink County
South Dakota
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Costs and Star Rating
| What | 2027 |
|---|---|
| Monthly premium (without Extra Help) | $34 to $40 a month, depending on the county |
| Maximum you pay for covered medical care | $7,150 (in-network) |
| Drug deductible | $700 |
| Overall star rating (from CMS) | 4 out of 5 stars |
PPO plans also have a limit for in- and out-of-network care combined. See Medicare Plan Finder.
CMS rates contracts, so plans under one contract share its rating. For costs with Extra Help, use the lookup.
What Happens Next
To see this plan next to the other plans offered in your county, use the lookup.
These numbers come from CMS's plan files. If you're in this plan, confirm with your Annual Notice of Change or the letter from your plan.
Source: CMS CY2027 Landscape, data as of October 18, 2026 (release 202610). Enrollment: CMS Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County, October 2026. Plan moves: CMS 2027 Plan Crosswalk, file dated October 1, 2026. See how we get our numbers.