AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO)
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H3418-001-000
New York 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 New York 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 | $350.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $6,900.00 |
| 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 to $35.00 |
| Specialty doctor visit | Out-of-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit 50% |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $360.00 per day for days 1 to 5 $0.00 per day for days 6 to 90 Prior Authorization 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 $100.00 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 $275.00 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $275.00 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 NY-0012 (PPO) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) 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 $15.00 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services |
| Diabetes supplies, training, nutrition therapy and monitoring | Out-of-Network: Diabetic Supplies and Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services 50% |
| Durable medical equipment (DME) | Out-of-Network: Durable Medical Equipment: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 50% |
| Diagnostic tests, lab and radiology services, and X-rays | In-Network: Outpatient Diag Procs/Tests/Lab Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests $45.00 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 $130.00 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 20% Copayment for Medicare-covered X-Ray Services $25.00 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Diag/Therapeutic Rad Services |
| Home health care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0.00 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $360.00 per day for days 1 to 4 $0.00 per day for days 5 to 90 Prior Authorization 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 |
| Outpatient services/surgery | Out-of-Network: Outpatient Hospital and ASC Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 50% Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 50% |
| 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 |
| Over-the-counter items | Out-of-Network: Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items: Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Over-The-Counter (OTC) Items $0.00 Maximum Plan Benefit of $40.00 |
| Podiatry services | Out-of-Network: Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50% Podiatry Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services 50% |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0.00 per day for days 1 to 20 $203.00 per day for days 21 to 100 Prior Authorization 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 | In-Network: Comprehensive Dental: Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Benefits 20% |
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 | In-Network: Eye Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Routine Eye Exams $0.00
Eyewear: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Benefits $0.00 Copayment for Contact Lenses $0.00 Copayment for Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) $0.00
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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 | Out-of-Network: Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50% Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Services: Coinsurance for Non-Medicare Covered Hearing Exams 50% Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered 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 |
Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage
The AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $350.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
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| Annual drug deductible | $350.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $350.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
| Annual drug deductible | $350.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
| Tier 1 | |
| Tier 2 | |
When reviewing New York 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 New York 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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