Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) in Pope 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) (H5959-014) is a $121-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Aware Integrated, Inc. available in Pope County, Minnesota in 2026, with a 4.5-star overall rating, a $3,800 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $400 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 | 014 |
| Segment ID | 2 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $120.70 |
| Part C premium | $70.60 |
| Part D basic premium | $21.50 |
| Part D total premium | $50.10 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $400.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $3800.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $121 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.
- $3,800 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 = Pope 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 Pope County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 16 Medicare Advantage plans in Pope County, Minnesota, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 6 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 $3400.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Pope 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 — H5959-014.
- 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 H5959-014 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5959-014, 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 014 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 2 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 $400.00 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 $3800.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H5959-014)?
Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) (H5959-014) is offered in 51 Minnesota counties: Anoka County, Becker County, Beltrami County, Benton County, Big Stone County, Brown County, Carver County, Cass County, Chippewa County, Chisago County, Clay County, Clearwater County, Cottonwood County, Crow Wing County, Dakota County, Douglas County, Grant County, Hennepin County, Hubbard County, Isanti County, Jackson County, Kandiyohi County, Kittson County, Lac qui Parle County, Lake of the Woods County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Mahnomen County, Marshall County, Morrison County, Murray County, Nobles County, Norman County, Otter Tail County, Pennington County, Polk County, Pope County, Ramsey County, Red Lake County, Redwood County, Renville County, Roseau County, Scott County, Sherburne County, Stearns County, Swift County, Todd County, Wadena County, Washington County, Wilkin County, and Wright 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.