Align ChoicePlus (PPO) in Hutchinson County, South Dakota — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
Published by Senior Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0
Align ChoicePlus (PPO) (H8385-003) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Sanford Health available in Hutchinson County, South Dakota in 2026, with a 3.5-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 | Sanford Health |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Align ChoicePlus (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H8385 |
| Plan ID | 003 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $0.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $0.00 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $350.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $4900.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $0 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 = Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 20 Medicare Advantage plans in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 10 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $334.70 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 Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
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 — H8385-003.
- Call the plan (Sanford Health) 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 H8385-003 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H8385-003, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 8385 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 003 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 Align ChoicePlus (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Align ChoicePlus (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Align ChoicePlus (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Align ChoicePlus (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 Align ChoicePlus (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Align ChoicePlus (PPO) is $4900.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Align ChoicePlus (PPO) (H8385-003)?
Align ChoicePlus (PPO) (H8385-003) is offered in 19 South Dakota counties: Brookings County, Clark County, Clay County, Day County, Deuel County, Douglas County, Hanson County, Hutchinson County, Kingsbury County, Lake County, Lincoln County, Marshall County, McCook County, Miner County, Minnehaha County, Moody County, Roberts County, Sanborn County, and Turner 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.