Medicare Advantage · Local PPO
UPMC for Life
Plan year 2026

UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) H5533-015

4.5 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$25
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$5,500
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$20
per visit
This plan includes a Part B giveback, which lowers what you pay for your Medicare Part B premium by up to $2 a month. Depending on how you pay Part B, the reduction may appear in your Social Security payment or on your Part B bill. That is up to $24 a year. Processing can take time; confirm the amount and timing with the plan.

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

Rx deductible
$400
Inpatient hospital
$250
per stay
no limit on covered hospital days
Inpatient mental health
$275
per stay
Outpatient surgery
$200
–$250
Emergency room
$130
Urgent care
$50

What's included, and what it's actually worth4 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Part B giveback

$2/month
DetailsThis plan includes a Part B giveback, which lowers what you pay for your Medicare Part B premium by up to $2 a month.
Processing can take time; confirm the amount and timing with the plan.

Hearing

$690–$1,890copay per hearing aid
Details$690–$1,890 copay per hearing aid
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$300/yr eyewear allowance
Eyewear allowance$300/yr eyewear allowance
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$20 copay
In-network$20 copay per visit
Inpatient Hospital$250 per stay
In-network$250 per stay
Benefit limitNone — additional covered days are unlimited
Outpatient Surgery$200–$250
In-network$200–$250 per procedure
Mental Health$275 per stay
Inpatient psychiatric$275 per stay
MealsMeal benefit

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

Tier 1
$0
Preferred Generic
Tier 2
$0
Generic
Tier 3
25%
Preferred Brand· after deductible
Tier 4
37%
Non-Pref Brand· after deductible
Tier 5
28%
Specialty· after deductible

Our take

Where this plan shines

This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum is below the national median.
See your primary doctor for $0.
The specialist copay ($20) is among the more affordable options.
Highly rated by CMS (4.5 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

Plan questions

Common questions about UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO)

What does UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) cover?

UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan that the current plan record identifies as including Part D prescription drug coverage. The plan record also identifies Part D prescription drug coverage. Its published drug benefit lists 5 formulary tiers. Published supplemental benefits include vision ($300/yr eyewear allowance), hearing ($690–$1,890 copay per hearing aid), and meals (Meal benefit). Review the plan documents for covered services, limits, and rules. Coverage can change each plan year.

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How much does UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) cost in 2026?

The published 2026 monthly plan premium for UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) is $25. The standard Part B premium is $202.90/month in 2026 for most people; assistance may pay it for some members. The listed Part D deductible is $400. The in-network medical out-of-pocket maximum is $5,500; it does not include Part D drug spending. Published visit costs include primary care $0 and specialist visits $20. These figures are plan data, not a personal yearly-cost estimate.

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Can I use my current doctors with UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO)?

CMS lists UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) as a Local PPO plan. A network label alone does not confirm that a specific doctor participates. Use the doctor lookup tool, then confirm with the doctor's office and the plan before receiving care. Provider networks and member costs can change. Emergency care and travel coverage can follow different network rules.

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Does UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) cover my prescriptions?

UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) has 5 published formulary tiers in the current plan record. Published preferred-pharmacy 30-day retail costs include Tier 1 at $0, Tier 2 at $0, Tier 3 at 25%, Tier 4 at 37%, and Tier 5 at 28%. The listed Part D deductible is $400. A tier listing does not confirm that a specific prescription is covered. Check each medication against the plan's current formulary, restrictions, pharmacy network, and costs before enrolling.

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What dental, vision, and hearing benefits does UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) include?

The current plan record for UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) lists vision ($300/yr eyewear allowance) and hearing ($690–$1,890 copay per hearing aid). The current data does not list dental as offered benefits. It also lists a Part B premium reduction of $2 per month. Benefit allowances, frequency, eligibility, and participating providers can have additional limits, so review the Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage for the complete rules.

When can I enroll in UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO)?

UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) (Local PPO) is a 2026 Medicare Advantage plan. The Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, with changes taking effect January 1. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from January 1 through March 31 for people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. A qualifying circumstance may create a Special Enrollment Period outside those dates. Confirm the enrollment window and effective date that apply to you before changing coverage.

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