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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes annual Star Ratings that reflect how each Medicare Advantage plan performs across a range of metrics, using a system of one to five stars.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0004 (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
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 TX-0004 (PPO) - H1278-010 by UnitedHealthcare as well as other Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monthly Deductible | $600 |
| Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $6700 Out-of-Network: 10100 |
| Initial Coverage Limit | $0 |
| Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2100 |
| Primary Care Doctor Visit | Routine Annual Physical Exam: $0 copay$ 1 per year |
| Specialty Doctor Visit | $55 copay |
| Inpatient Hospital Care | Out-of-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $650 per day for days 1 to 16 $0 per day for days 17 to 999 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 | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $275 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $275 |
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0004 (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 | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $85 |
| 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) | Out-of-Network: Durable Medical Equipment Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 50% |
| Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays | Out-of-Network: Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests 40% Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0 Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40% Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $30 |
| Home Health Care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50% |
| Mental Health Inpatient Care | Out-of-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $650 per day for days 1 to 16 $0 per day for days 17 to 90 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 Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $405 copay |
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Care | 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. 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. |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | $25 credit per quarter for OTC products like vitamins, pain relievers, first aid supplies and more in-store or online. |
| Podiatry Services | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $85 $45 copay 6 visits per year |
| 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 |
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 |
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% |
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. |
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
| Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs | Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 0% to 40% |
The AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0004 (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) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $600 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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| Annual Drug Deductible | $600 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Preferred Generic |
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| Generic |
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