Medicare Advantage

Aetna Medicare Advantage in Minnesota for 2027: 8 Plans, County by County

MINNEAPOLIS — For the 2027 plan year, Aetna (which CMS groups as Aetna (CVS Health)) is offering 8 Medicare Advantage plans across Minnesota, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File. All 8 are PPOs, and the slate includes 2 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs). Minnesotans will see those Aetna plans alongside offerings from 10 other carriers, for a statewide total of 66 Medicare Advantage plans in 2027.

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What is Aetna offering across Minnesota for 2027?

Aetna is offering 8 Medicare Advantage plans statewide in Minnesota for 2027, all structured as PPOs. Within that total, there are 2 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs), 0 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), and 0 Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs). Of the 8 plans, 7 include Part D prescription drug coverage and 1 is offered without drug coverage.

For context, 10 other carriers are also offering Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota for 2027, and the full statewide count across all carriers is 66 plans. The table on this page lists each Aetna plan by name, plan type, and whether it includes drug coverage, drawn directly from the CMS Landscape file.

Which Aetna plans reach the most Minnesota counties in 2027?

Several of Aetna's Minnesota plans for 2027 are available in 15 counties, which is the widest county reach in its lineup. Those 15-county plans, carrying the Allina Health Aetna co-branding, include Allina Health Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO), Allina Health Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO), Allina Health Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO), Allina Health Aetna Medicare Premier Extra (PPO), and Allina Health Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO).

A narrower group — Allina Health Aetna Medicare Chronic (PPO C-SNP), Allina Health Aetna Medicare Signature Fit (PPO), and Allina Health Aetna Medicare Value (PPO C-SNP) — is listed in 8 counties for 2027. Because every Medicare Advantage plan is approved county by county, a plan on the statewide list may not be available in the specific Minnesota county where you live. The companion table shows the plan type and drug-coverage status for each.

What is new or not returning from Aetna in Minnesota for 2027?

Aetna has 0 brand-new Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota for 2027, and 2 of its prior Minnesota plans are not returning for 2027, per the CMS Landscape comparison between CY2026 and CY2027. Two returning plans appear under new names: Allina Health Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) was previously called Allina Health Aetna Medicare Grand (PPO), and Allina Health Aetna Medicare Premier Extra (PPO) was previously called Allina Health Aetna Medicare Grand Extra (PPO).

If you were enrolled in a plan that is not returning, your current carrier is required to send you an Annual Notice of Change explaining what is happening and what your options are. A rename alone does not change the fact that it is the same plan contract, but the Evidence of Coverage is where the current rules live.

How do I check whether an Aetna plan is offered in my Minnesota county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?

To confirm whether a specific Aetna plan is offered in your Minnesota county for 2027 and whether it includes your doctors and prescriptions, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), or read the plan's Evidence of Coverage and provider and pharmacy directories. The CMS Landscape file shows statewide availability, but the Plan Finder narrows results to your ZIP code and county.

A few practical steps:

• Enter your ZIP code and county on medicare.gov to see which of the 8 Aetna plans actually appear for you.
• Enter the names of your prescriptions to see how each plan treats them on its formulary.
• Search for your doctors and preferred hospitals or clinics in the plan's directory before you decide.
• If you're considering a C-SNP such as Allina Health Aetna Medicare Chronic (PPO C-SNP) or Allina Health Aetna Medicare Value (PPO C-SNP), confirm the qualifying condition requirements with the plan.

What should Minnesotans do before December 7, 2026?

Before December 7, 2026, Minnesotans on Medicare should review their current coverage against the 2027 options and, if they want to make a change, submit it during the Annual Enrollment Period that runs October 15 – December 7, 2026. A choice made in that window takes effect January 1, 2027.

A reasonable checklist:

• Read the Annual Notice of Change your current plan sent you.
• Make a list of your prescriptions, dosages, pharmacies, and doctors.
• Compare 2027 plans in your county on medicare.gov using that list.
• If a plan you had is one of the 2 Aetna plans not returning for 2027, pay particular attention to your choices for January 1.

There is no need to rush — the dates are the dates — but having your list ready makes the comparison faster.

Where can Minnesotans get free help understanding 2027 Medicare Advantage choices?

Minnesotans can get free, official help with 2027 Medicare Advantage choices by using medicare.gov and by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Medicare Plan Finder on medicare.gov is the official tool for comparing plans available in your county, and 1-800-MEDICARE representatives can walk through enrollment questions directly.