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Plan year 2026

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) H0543-152

4.0 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$0
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$2,500
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$0
per visit

Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2026 plan year

Rx deductible
$355
Inpatient hospital
Days 1-7: $295/day, Days 8-90: $0/day, then $0/day
no limit on covered hospital days
Inpatient mental health
Days 1-7: $295/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgery
$295
Emergency room
$150
Urgent care
$30

What's included, and what it's actually worth5 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Hearing

$199–$1,249copay per hearing aid
Details$199–$1,249 copay per hearing aid
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$150eyewear allowance per 2 years
Eyewear allowance$150 eyewear allowance per 2 years
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$295/day, days 1–7
In-networkDays 1-7: $295/day, Days 8-90: $0/day, then $0/day
Benefit limitNone — additional covered days are unlimited
Outpatient Surgery$295 copay
In-network$295 copay per procedure
Mental HealthDays 1-7: $295/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
Inpatient psychiatricDays 1-7: $295/day, Days 8-90: $0/day
Fitness$0 fitness benefit
Transportation12 one-way trips/year
Trips per year12 one-way trips/year
MealsMeal benefit

Your coverageCheck your coverageFrom the doctors and prescriptions you added

Your plan's drug tiers30-day retail · after any applicable deductible

Tier 1
$0
Preferred Generic
Tier 2
$5
Generic
Tier 3
18%
Preferred Brand· after deductible
Tier 4
37%
Non-Pref Brand· after deductible
Tier 5
29%
Specialty· after deductible

Our take

Where this plan shines

This plan has a $0 monthly premium.
This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum ($2,500) is among the lowest available.
See your primary doctor for $0.
The specialist copay ($0) is among the more affordable options.
Highly rated by CMS (4 stars).

Things to know before you enroll

Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.
Questions? Talk to a licensed agent at1-866-764-3312 (TTY: 711)

Plan documents

Summary of Benefits (PDF)
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Check Your Doctors
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Documentos en español
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Helpful next steps

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