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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) - H0543-152-000
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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H0543-152-000
* Every year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
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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.
Enrollment may be limited to certain times of the year. See why you may be able to enroll.
Basic Costs and Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly plan premium | $0.00 |
| Vision coverage | |
| Dental coverage | |
| Hearing coverage | |
| Prescription drugs | |
| Medical deductible | $255.00 |
| Out-of-pocket maximum | $2,500.00 |
| Initial drug coverage limit | $0.00 |
| Catastrophic drug coverage limit | $2,000.00 |
| Primary care doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Office Visit: Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $0 |
| Specialty doctor visit | In-Network: Doctor Specialty Visit: Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0 Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit Referral Required for Doctor Specialty Visit |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $295 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Acute Hospital Services Referral Required for Acute Hospital Services Note: All inpatient substance abuse and mental health care (including both care received in an acute care facility and a Medicare-certified psychiatric facility) are included in category 1b. |
| Urgent care | Urgent Care: Copayment for Urgent Care $0 to $30 Note: $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 |
| Emergency room visit | Emergency Care: Copayment for Emergency Care $90 Copayment for Medicare Covered Emergency Care waived if you are admitted to the hospital with in 24 hours Worldwide Coverage: Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Coverage $0 Copayment for Worldwide Emergency Transportation $0 |
| Ambulance transportation | In-Network: Ground Ambulance: Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $125 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $125 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (HMO-POS) covers a range of additional benefits. Learn more about AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CA-0012 (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 $10 Copayment for Routine Care $10
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 Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20% |
| 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 | Diagnostic Tests and Procedures: $0 copay Lab Services: $0 copay Diagnostic Radiology Services: $95 copay X-rays: $15 copay |
| Home health care | In-Network: Home Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services Referral Required for Home Health Services |
| Mental health inpatient care | In-Network: Psychiatric Hospital Services: $295 per day for days 1 to 7 $0 per day for days 8 to 90 Prior Authorization Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Referral Required for Psychiatric Hospital Services Benefit Details - General Note - NOTE ON INPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE: All inpatient substance abuse and mental health care (including both care received in an acute care facility and a Medicare-certified psychiatric facility) are included in category 1b. |
| Mental health outpatient care | In-Network: Outpatient Mental Health Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 to $25 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15 |
| Outpatient services/surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $295 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Referral Required for Outpatient Hospital Services Note: $0 copayment for outpatient diagnostic colonoscopies. The higher cost share applies to all other outpatient procedures.Note: Benefit category includes both the facility and professional component. Outpatient Observation Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Observation Services - Per day $295 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Observation Services Referral Required for Outpatient Observation Services Benefit Details - General 9a2 Note - NOTE ON OBSERVATION SERVICES: Benefit category includes both the facility and professional component. Ambulatory Surgical Center Services: Copayment for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services $0 to $295 Prior Authorization Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Referral Required for Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Benefit Details - General 9b Note - NOTE ON ASC SERVICES: Benefit category 9b includes both the facility and professional component.Benefit Details - General 9b Note - NOTE ON COST SHARING RANGE FOR ASC Services: $0 copayment for outpatient diagnostic colonoscopies. The higher cost share applies to all other outpatient procedures. |
| Outpatient substance abuse care | In-Network: Outpatient Substance Abuse Services: Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 to $25 Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15 Prior Authorization Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Referral Required for Outpatient Substance Abuse Services Note: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth for individual sessions. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services. |
| Over-the-counter items | OTC credit: $100 credit per quarter to buy covered OTC products. |
| Podiatry services | In-Network: Podiatry Services: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $0 Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services Referral Required for Podiatry Services |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care | In-Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Services: $0 per day for days 1 to 20 $203 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 | $0 copay for covered network preventive services such as oral exams, routine cleanings, X-rays, and fluoride You will have access to Medicare Advantage's largest dental network, or you can choose any dentist. Seeing a network dentist may save you money. |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Vision care | Routine Eye Exam: $0 copay, 1 per year Routine Eyewear: Plan pays up to $300 every two years for 1 pair of frames or contact lenses. Standard single, bifocal, trifocal, or progressive lenses are covered in full. Home-delivered eyewear available nationwide only through UnitedHealthcare Vision (select products only). |
Hearing Benefits
The following hearing services are covered, though there may be provider network restrictions. See the plan Evidence of Coverage.
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hearing care | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Referral Required for Hearing Exams Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $99 to $1249
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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 CA-0012 (HMO-POS) offers prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $255.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
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| Coverage | Cost |
| Annual drug deductible | $255.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $255.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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| Tier 2 |
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| Annual drug deductible | $255.00 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
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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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