AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-016P (HMO-POS)
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-016P (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H0543-215-000
California 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 California 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 | $19.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $0.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $800.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $8,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | POS (Out-of-Network): Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $40.00 |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: Copayment for Acute Hospital Services per Stay $100.00 Your plan covers an unlimited number of days for an inpatient stay. Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Referral Required for Acute Hospital Services |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 to $20.00 Benefit Details - General 4b Note - NOTE ON COST SHARING RANGE FOR URGENTLY NEEDED SERVICES: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services. Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Urgent Coverage $0.00 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $135.00 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 | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $80.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $80.00 Benefit Details - General 10a Note - NOTE ON REFERRALS: Referrals are required for Non-emergency Medicare-covered ambulance ground and air transportation. Emergency Ambulance does not require a referral. Benefit Details - General 10a Note - NOTE ON AUTHORIZATION: Authorization is required for Non-emergency Medicare-covered ambulance ground and air transportation. Emergency Ambulance does not require authorization. Please see Evidence of Coverage for Prior Authorization rules |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-016P (HMO-POS) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-016P (HMO-POS) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic services | In-Network: Chiropractic Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $0.00 Copayment for Routine Care $0.00
Referral Required for Chiropractic Services |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | In-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% Prior Authorization Required for Diabetic Supplies and Services |
| 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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $40.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services $0.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $200.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $150.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $20.00 |
| Home health care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Referral Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: Copayment for Psychiatric Hospital Services per Stay $100.00 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Referral Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0.00 to $25.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services Referral Required for Outpatient Mental Health Services |
| Outpatient services/surgery | POS (Out-of-Network): Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $500.00 Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $500.00 |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0.00 to $25.00 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Referral Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services |
| Over-the-counter items | In-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $50.00 every three months Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offerred as a Part C OTC benefit |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0.00 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $0.00
Referral Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $100.00 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, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Dental care | POS (Out-of-Network): Non-Medicare Covered Dental Services: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Preventive Dental $0.00 Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Comprehensive Dental 0% to 50% |
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 | POS (Out-of-Network): Medicare Covered Vision Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $40.00 |
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
Referral Required for Hearing Exams Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $99.00 to $1249.00
|
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 | 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 |
When reviewing California 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 California 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.
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Enrolling in H0543-215-000 Medicare Advantage Plans in California
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