AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H6528-031-000
Arkansas Medicare beneficiaries may want to consider reviewing their Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan options. A Medicare Advantage plan combines your Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) benefits into a single plan.
Most Medicare Advantage plans cover prescription drugs, and many plans may offer other extra benefits Original Medicare doesn’t cover.
Learn more about Arkansas Medicare Advantage plans like the one below and find a plan that offers the benefits you want at an affordable price.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $0.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $5,700.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $7,400.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Primary Care Office Visit $20.00 to $55.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $35.00 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | Out-of-Network: $495.00 per day for days 1 to 10 $0.00 per day for days 11 to 999 |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $40.00 Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $0.00 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $90.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $0.00 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $0.00 |
| Ambulance transportation | Out-of-Network: Ambulance Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $250.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $250.00 |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | Out-of-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $55.00 |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | Out-of-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 20% to 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 | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $20.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $110.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $50.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $15.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | Out-of-Network: Home Health Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 20% to 50% |
| Mental health inpatient care | Out-of-Network: $495.00 per day for days 1 to 10 $0.00 per day for days 11 to 90 |
| Mental health outpatient care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $30.00 to $40.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $30.00 to $40.00 |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $495.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $495.00 |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual or Group Sessions $30.00 to $40.00 |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $45.00 every three months Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $55.00 Podiatry Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $55.00 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | Out-of-Network: $225.00 per day for days 1 to 40 $0.00 per day for days 41 to 100 |
Dental Benefits
The following dental services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Dental Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 40% Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $0.00 Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental $0.00 |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision benefits | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Vision Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $55.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Eyewear $55.00 Non-Medicare Covered Vision Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eye Exams $55.00 Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Eyewear $0.00 |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $175.00 to $1225.00
Section B - General 18b Note - NOTE ON COST SHARING: Copays will range from a minimum copay of $175 to a maximum of $1,225 based on features and style. NOTE ON COMBINED COVERAGE FOR HEARING AID BENEFIT: Member may purchase a total of two hearing aids every year. |
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Preventive services and health/wellness education programs | Out-of-Network: Medicare-covered Zero Dollar Preventive Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 0% to 40% |
When reviewing Arkansas Medicare plans, be sure to find out if your doctors are part of the plan network. If a Medicare Advantage plan covers prescription drugs, make sure the plan formulary (list of drugs covered by the plan) includes your drugs.
You may be able to find plans in your part of Arkansas that offer similar benefits at similar or lower prices than the plan above. Call 1-800-557-6059 TTY 711, 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can help you compare plans.
Plan Documents
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Arkansas Counties Served
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