Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) in Nobles County, Minnesota — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) (H8889-004) is a $159-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Medica Holding Company available in Nobles County, Minnesota in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $5,600 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $435 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | Medica Holding Company |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H8889 |
| Plan ID | 004 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $159.00 |
| Part C premium | $140.40 |
| Part D basic premium | $18.60 |
| Part D total premium | $18.60 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $435.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $5600.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $159 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.
- $5,600 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 = Nobles 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 Nobles County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 13 Medicare Advantage plans in Nobles County, Minnesota, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 4 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $243.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3000.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Nobles 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 — H8889-004.
- Call the plan (Medica Holding Company) 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 H8889-004 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H8889-004, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 8889 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 004 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 Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $435.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) is $5600.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) (H8889-004)?
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-004 (PPO) (H8889-004) is offered in 25 Minnesota counties: Big Stone County, Blue Earth County, Brown County, Cottonwood County, Dodge County, Faribault County, Fillmore County, Freeborn County, Houston County, Jackson County, Lac qui Parle County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Martin County, Mower County, Murray County, Nicollet County, Nobles County, Olmsted County, Redwood County, Steele County, Wabasha County, Waseca County, Watonwan 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.