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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS)
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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H0543-225
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 from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) - H0543-225 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 | $355 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $2900 Out-of-Network: 10000 |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2100 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Routine Annual Physical Exam: $0 copay$ 1 per year |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | $0 copay (referral required) |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $260 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Referral 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 | $30 copay per visit ($0 copay when outside of the United States) |
| Emergency Room Visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $150 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 $275 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $275 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) 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 | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0 Copayment for Routine Care $0
Referral Required for Chiropractic Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $30 In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0 Copayment for Routine Care $0
Referral Required for Chiropractic Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $30 |
| Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% |
| 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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 30% Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services 30% |
| Home Health Care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Referral Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $260 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Referral 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 | Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $25 copay |
| Outpatient Services / Surgery | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 30% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 30% Benefit Details - General 9a1 Note - NOTE ON COST SHARING RANGE FOR OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES: $0 copayment for outpatient diagnostic colonoscopies. The higher cost share applies to all other outpatient procedures.Benefit Details - General 9a1 Note - NOTE ON OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES: Benefit category includes both the facility and professional component. |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered 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 Referral 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. Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered 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 Referral 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 | $65 credit per quarter for OTC products like vitamins, pain relievers, first aid supplies and more in-store or online. |
| Podiatry Services | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $30 In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services Referral Required for Podiatry Services Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $30 In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services Referral Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $218 per day for days 21 to 100 Prior Authorization Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services Referral Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Services |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dental Care | $0 copay for covered preventive services such as oral exams, routine cleanings, X-rays and fluoride You will have access to one of Medicare Advantage's largest dental networks, or you can choose any dentist. Dental Rider: Add $44 to your monthly premium. As a UnitedHealthcare member, you have the option to get dental coverage through the Platinum Dental Rider for an additional monthly fee. You will have access to one of Medicare Advantage's largest dental networks, or you can choose any dentist. Seeing a network dentist may save you money. $1,500 per year for covered dental services through the Platinum Dental Rider. $0 copay for covered network preventive services such as oral exams, routine cleanings, X-rays and fluoride 50% coinsurance for all comprehensive dental services, like crowns, fillings, extractions, bridges and dentures |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vision Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $30 |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hearing Benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $30 |
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 from UHC CA-026P (HMO-POS) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $355 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $355 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $355 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $355 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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