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AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO)
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AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H8768-023
HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.
Medicare beneficiaries may find it helpful to review available Medicare Advantage plans in their area. Medicare Advantage plans are designed to combine the coverage offered from Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) while also offering additional benefits.
Many Medicare Advantage plans may cover prescription drug coverage as well as additional benefits such as Dental, Vision and Hearing.
Learn more about Medicare Advantage plans such as AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) - H8768-023 by UnitedHealthcare as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
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Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $600 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $4900 Out-of-Network: 7400 |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2100 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $25 |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | $35 copay |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $455 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Note: All inpatient substance abuse and mental health care (including both care received in an acute care facility and a Medicare-certified psychiatric facility) are included in category 1b. |
| Urgent Care | $50 copay per visit ($0 copay when outside of the United States) |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $130 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $0 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $0 |
| Ambulance Transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $290 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $290 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic Services | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $85 In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | Out-of-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 50% |
| Durable Medical Equipment (DME) | In-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20% Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Diagnostic Procedures/Tests: $50 copay Lab Services: $0 copay Diagnostic Radiology Services: $210 copay X-Rays: $30 copay |
| Home Health Care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $455 per day for days 1 to 5 $0 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Benefit Details - General Note - NOTE ON INPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE: All inpatient substance abuse and mental health care (including both care received in an acute care facility and a Medicare-certified psychiatric facility) are included in category 1b. |
| Mental Health Outpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $30 |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Outpatient Hospital Services $455 copay |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $40 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $30 Note: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth for individual sessions. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services. In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 to $25 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Note: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth for individual sessions. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services. |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | |
| Podiatry Services | $35 copay 6 visits per year Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $85 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | Out-of-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $250 per day for days 1 to 100 |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | Out-of-Network: Preventive Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 40% |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | Out-of-Network: Eye Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $85 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 40% |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | Hearing Aids Package: $199 - $1,249 copay per device, up to 2 hearing aids per year Choose from a broad selection of OTC and brand-name prescription hearing aids through UnitedHealthcare Hearing. Access to one of the largest national networks with thousands of hearing professionals. |
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | In-Network: $0.00 copay for Medicare Covered Preventive Services: Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening Alcohol misuse screenings & counseling Bone mass measurements (bone density) Cardiovascular disease screenings Cardiovascular disease (behavioral therapy) Cervical & vaginal cancer screening Colorectal cancer screenings Depression screenings Diabetes screenings Diabetes self-management training Glaucoma tests Hepatitis B (HBV) infection screening Hepatitis C screening test HIV screening Lung cancer screening Mammograms (screening) Nutrition therapy services Obesity screenings & counseling One-time Welcome to Medicare preventive visit Prostate cancer screenings(PSA) Sexually transmitted infections screening & counseling Shots:
Yearly "Wellness" visit |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $600 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $600 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $600 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $600 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Generic |
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