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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0009 (HMO-POS) - H0543-089-000

3.5 out of 5 stars* for plan year 2024

$88.00

Monthly Premium

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0009 (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare

Plan ID: H0543-089-000

* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

$88.00

Monthly Premium

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

CoverageDetails
Monthly plan premium$88.00
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Hearing coverage
Prescription drugs
Medical deductible$0.00
Out-of-pocket maximum$3,900.00
Initial drug coverage limit$0.00
Catastrophic drug coverage limit$8,000.00
Primary care doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Office Visit:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0.00
Specialty doctor visitIn-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0.00 to $15.00
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Referral Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Inpatient hospital careIn-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$150.00 per day for days 1 to 3
$0.00 per day for days 4 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services
Referral Required for Acute Hospital Services
Urgent care
Urgent Care:
Copayment for Urgent Care $0.00 to $40.00

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 $120.00
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 transportationIn-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $290.00

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $290.00

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-0009 (HMO-POS) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0009 (HMO-POS) benefits, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

CoverageDetails
Chiropractic servicesIn-Network:

Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15.00
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services
Referral Required for Chiropractic Services
Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoringIn-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-raysIn-Network:

Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $0.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Lab Services $0.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services
Referral Required for Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services

Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Radiological Services $0.00 to $150.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services $60.00
Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $25.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services
Referral Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services
Home health careIn-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 careIn-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$150.00 per day for days 1 to 3
$0.00 per day for days 4 to 90
Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Referral Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services
Mental health outpatient careIn-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/surgeryIn-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0.00 to $75.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services
Referral Required for Outpatient Hospital Services

Outpatient Observation Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $75.00
Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services
Referral Required for Outpatient Observation Services

Ambulatory Surgical Center Services:
Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0.00 to $75.00
Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Referral Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services
Outpatient substance abuse careIn-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
Podiatry servicesIn-Network:

Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $15.00
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $15.00
  • Maximum 6 visits every year
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services
Referral Required for Podiatry Services
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) careIn-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$0.00 per day for days 1 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.

CoverageDetails
Dental careIn-Network:

Comprehensive Dental:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Benefits 20%
Referral Required for Comprehensive Dental

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage

CoverageDetails
Vision careIn-Network:

Eye Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Routine Eye Exam every year
Prior Authorization Required for Eye Exams
Referral Required for Eye Exams

Eyewear:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00
Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0.00
  • Maximum 1 Pair every year
Maximum Plan Benefit of $100.00 every year for all Non-Medicare covered eyewear
Referral Required for Eyewear

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.

CoverageDetails
Hearing careIn-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0.00
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams
Referral Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $99.00 to $1249.00
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Aids

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.

CoverageDetails
Preventive services and health/wellness education programsIn-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:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
  • Tobacco use cessation
    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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