Align ChoicePlus (PPO)
Available to residents of Pipestone County, MN for 2026. Contract H3186, plan 002, segment 0.
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Renewed for 2026. CMS carries this plan forward from 2025.
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $0.00 |
| — drug (Part D) part | $0.00? |
| Monthly premium with full Extra Help (LIS) | $0.00? |
| Part B premium reduction (giveback) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $4,800.00? |
| In- and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum | $4,800.00 |
| Drug deductible | $450.00Tier 1, 2 and 6 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | PPO? |
| Contract / plan | H3186-002-0 |
| Offered by | Align powered by Sanford Health Plan |
| Parent organization | Sanford Health |
| Formulary drugs | 3,478 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | www.align.sanfordhealthplan.com |
| Member services | (888)605-9277TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- 3.5 out of 5 stars for Overall
- Health plan (Part C)
- 4 out of 5 stars for Health plan (Part C)
- Drug plan (Part D)
- 2.5 out of 5 stars for Drug plan (Part D)
Published per contract — every plan under contract H3186 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network | Out-of-network? |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor visits | ||
| Primary care doctor | $0 copay | $15–$30 copay |
| Specialist | $0–$50 copay | $55–$60 copay |
| Other health care professional | $45 copay | $60 copay |
| Additional telehealth services | $0 copay | — |
| Preventive care | ||
| Medicare-covered preventive services | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Annual physical exam | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Kidney disease education | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Glaucoma screening | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Diabetes self-management training | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Diagnostic tests, labs and imaging | ||
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | $10 copay(authorization required) | $30 copay |
| Lab services | $10 copay(authorization required) | $10 copay |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | $0–$375 copay(authorization required) | 20% coinsurance |
| Therapeutic radiology | $60 copay(authorization required) | 20% coinsurance |
| Outpatient x-rays | $20 copay(authorization required) | $40 copay |
| Emergency and urgent care | ||
| Emergency room | $120 copay | — |
| Urgent care | $35 copay | — |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $0 copay · $250 plan limit | — |
| Worldwide urgent care | $0 copay · $250 plan limit | — |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | $0 copay | — |
| Hospital care | ||
| Inpatient hospital stay | $300 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90(authorization required) | $425 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90 |
| Outpatient hospital services | $30–$200 copay; 20% coinsurance(authorization required) | 20% coinsurance |
| Outpatient observation | $450 copay | $600 copay |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $300 copay(authorization required) | 20% coinsurance |
| Outpatient blood services | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Skilled nursing and home health | ||
| Skilled nursing facility | Original Medicare cost-sharing; Original Medicare cost-sharing(authorization required) | Original Medicare cost-sharing; Original Medicare cost-sharing |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization required) | $0 copay |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance | 20% coinsurance |
| Rehabilitation | ||
| Occupational therapy | $40 copay | $60 copay |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $40 copay | $60 copay |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $30 copay | $60 copay |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $15 copay | $60 copay |
| Mental health and substance use | ||
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | $300 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90(authorization required) | $425 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90 |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $0 copay | $40 copay |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $0 copay | $40 copay |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $0 copay | $30 copay |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $0 copay | $30 copay |
| Partial hospitalization | $55 copay | $110 copay |
| Intensive outpatient program | $55 copay | $110 copay |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $30 copay | $60 copay |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $30 copay | $60 copay |
| Opioid treatment program | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Ambulance and transportation | ||
| Ground ambulance | $240 copay | $240 copay |
| Air ambulance | $240 copay | $240 copay |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | Not covered | — |
| Medical equipment and supplies | ||
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) | 20% coinsurance |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) | 20% coinsurance |
| Medical supplies | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) | 20% coinsurance |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay | 20% coinsurance |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | 20% coinsurance | 20% coinsurance |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | ||
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $15 copay | $40 copay |
| Routine chiropractic care | $20 copay(limits apply) | $40 copay |
| Acupuncture | Not covered | — |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | $30–$40 copay | $60 copay |
| Routine foot care | $45 copay(limits apply) | $60 copay |
| Dental? | ||
| Medicare-covered dental services | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Oral exams | $0 copay(limits apply) | $0 copay |
| Cleanings | $0 copay(limits apply) | $0 copay |
| Fluoride treatment | Not covered | — |
| Dental x-rays | $0 copay(limits apply) | $0 copay |
| Other diagnostic dental services | Not covered | — |
| Other preventive dental services | Not covered | — |
| Comprehensive dental plan limit | $750 plan limit every year | — |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | $0 copay(limits apply) | $0 copay |
| Endodontics (root canals) | $0 copay(limits apply) | $0 copay |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | $0 copay(limits apply) | $0 copay |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | Not covered | — |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered | — |
| Implants | Not covered | — |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | Not covered | — |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | $0 copay(limits apply) | $0 copay |
| Orthodontics | Not covered | — |
| Adjunctive general services | Not covered | — |
| Vision? | ||
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | 20% coinsurance | 50% coinsurance |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(limits apply) | 0%–50% coinsurance |
| Eyewear plan limit | $100 plan limit every year | — |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | $0 copay(limits apply) | 0% coinsurance |
| Eyeglass lenses | Not covered | — |
| Eyeglass frames | Not covered | — |
| Eyewear upgrades | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Hearing? | ||
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay | 50% coinsurance |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | Not covered | — |
| Hearing aid plan limit | $700 plan limit every year | — |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $0 copay(limits apply) | 50% coinsurance |
| Hearing aids, inner ear | Not covered | — |
| Hearing aids, outer ear | Not covered | — |
| Hearing aids, over the ear | Not covered | — |
| Medicare Part B drugs | ||
| Part B insulin | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) | 20% coinsurance |
| Chemotherapy and radiation drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) | 20% coinsurance |
| Other Part B drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) | 20% coinsurance |
| Other extra benefits? | ||
| Over-the-counter (OTC) allowance | $70 allowance every three months | — |
| Meals after a hospital stay or for a chronic condition | $0 copay(referral required) | $0 copay |
| Fitness benefit | $5 copay | $0 copay |
| Health education | $0 copay | $0 copay |
| Nutritional / dietary benefit | Not covered | — |
| Extra smoking and tobacco cessation counseling | Not covered | — |
| Enhanced disease management | Not covered | — |
| Telemonitoring | Not covered | — |
| Remote access technologies (web/phone, nurse line) | Not covered | — |
| Home and bathroom safety devices | Not covered | — |
| Counseling services | Not covered | — |
| In-home safety assessment | Not covered | — |
| Personal emergency response system (PERS) | Not covered | — |
| Medical nutrition therapy | Not covered | — |
| Post-discharge in-home medication reconciliation | Not covered | — |
| Re-admission prevention | Not covered | — |
| Wigs for hair loss from chemotherapy | Not covered | — |
| Weight management programs | Not covered | — |
| Alternative therapies | Not covered | — |
| Therapeutic massage | Not covered | — |
| Adult day health services | Not covered | — |
| Home-based palliative care | Not covered | — |
| In-home support services | Not covered | — |
| Support for caregivers | Not covered | — |
In-network cost-sharing as the plan filed it with CMS (CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files, CY2026). A range means the cost depends on the service or setting. Rows the filing does not state are left out rather than guessed; an out-of-network dash means the plan files no separate out-of-network cost for that service. Contact the plan for the full Evidence of Coverage.
Drug tiers — preferred pharmacy, initial coverage
| Tier | Cost-sharing |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2 | $4.00 |
| Tier 3 | $42.00 |
| Tier 4 | 50% |
| Tier 5 | 27% |
| Tier 6 | $0.00 |
Rx cost-sharing by coverage phase
| Tier | 30-day supply | 90-day supply | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | |
| Initial deductible phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $4.00 | $10.00 | $4.00 | $12.00 | $30.00 | $12.00 |
| Tier 6: Select Care Drugs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Initial coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $4.00 | $10.00 | $4.00 | $12.00 | $30.00 | $12.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $42.00 | $47.00 | $42.00 | $126.00 | $141.00 | $126.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | 27% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Tier 6: Select Care Drugs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 6: Select Care Drugs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Also available in 18 other MN counties
Benefits in plain text
Align ChoicePlus (PPO) (H3186-002-0) is a 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plan offered by Align powered by Sanford Health Plan, available to residents of Pipestone County, MN.
The monthly premium is $0.00 (Part C and Part D together).
With full Extra Help (the Low-Income Subsidy), the total monthly premium is $0.00.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $4,800.00.
The combined in- and out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum is $4,800.00.
The drug deductible is $450.00. Tier 1, 2 and 6 exempt.
The plan's formulary lists 3,478 drugs.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1: $0.00; tier 2: $4.00; tier 3: $42.00; tier 4: 50%; tier 5: 27%; tier 6: $0.00.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H3186) an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Plan facts come from the CMS quarterly prescription drug plan public use files; the premium split, Extra Help premium, MOOP and plan type from the CMS Landscape file; the Part B giveback and health benefits from the CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files.