Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) in Blue Earth County, Minnesota — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H5959-009) is a $163-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Aware Integrated, Inc. available in Blue Earth County, Minnesota in 2026, with a 4.5-star overall rating, a $4,900 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $350 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Aware Integrated, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H5959 |
| Plan ID | 009 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $163.00 |
| Part C premium | $160.30 |
| Part D basic premium | $6.00 |
| Part D total premium | $2.70 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $350.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $4900.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $163 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
- PPO plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $4,900 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
- Service area = Blue Earth County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.
How it compares in Blue Earth County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 19 Medicare Advantage plans in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 5 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $248.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3300.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
How to verify your doctors take this plan
Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H5959-009.
- Call the plan (Aware Integrated, Inc.) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H5959-009 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5959-009, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5959 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 009 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $350.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) is $4900.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H5959-009)?
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H5959-009) is offered in ten Minnesota counties: Blue Earth County, Faribault County, Fillmore County, Houston County, Martin County, Mower County, Nicollet County, Steele County, Waseca County, and Winona County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.