AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS)

UnitedHealthcare
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) H5253-035 Plan Details
4 out of 5 stars

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H5253-035

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

$30.00
Monthly Premium

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H5253-035

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

UnitedHealthcare
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) H5253-035 Plan Details
4 out of 5 stars

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H5253-035

HelpAdvisor Editorial Team analysis of data from the 2025 MA Landscape Source Files and carrier-provided plan data supplied by SunFire, Inc., a private company that creates software solutions for agents and brokers to compare Medicare plans. For more information, visit www.sunfireinc.com.

$30.00
Monthly Premium

Arizona Counties Served

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $340
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $4800
Out-of-Network: 10100
Initial Coverage Limit $2000
Catastrophic Coverage Limit $2,000
Primary Care Doctor Visit
Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit Services:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $35



Out-of-Network:

Doctor Office Visit Services:
Copayment for Primary Care Office Visit $35
Specialty Doctor Visit
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0 to $30
Prior Authorization Required for Doctor Specialty Visit
Note: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth and Medicare covered remote monitoring. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services.



Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit Services:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $80
Note: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth and Medicare covered remote monitoring. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services.
Prior authorization required
Inpatient Hospital Care
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$315 per day for days 1 to 7
$0 per day for days 8 to 90
Prior Authorization 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.
Prior authorization required
Urgent Care
Copayment for Urgent Care $0 to $55

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
Copayment for Emergency Care $125
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 $290

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $290
Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance



Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Ambulance Services - Ground $290
Copayment for Ambulance Services - Air $290
Prior authorization required

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) covers additional benefits and services, some of which may not be covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B).

Coverage Cost
Chiropractic Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $80
Prior authorization required
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies 50%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 50%
Durable Medical Eqipment (DME)
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment
Prior authorization required
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays
Diagnostic Tests and Procedures:
$15 copay

Lab Services:
$0 copay

Diagnostic Radiology Services:
$250 copay

X-rays:
$5 copay


Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Procedures/Tests
40%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Lab Services:
$0
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Diagnostic Radiological Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Therapeutic Radiological Services 40%
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient X-Ray Services $40
Home Health Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services
Prior authorization required
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$315 per day for days 1 to 6
$0 per day for days 7 to 90
Prior Authorization 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.
Prior authorization required
Mental Health Outpatient Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 to $25
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Mental Health Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $40
Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $30
Outpatient Services / Surgery
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $315
Prior Authorization 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 $315
Prior Authorization 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 $265
Prior Authorization 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.



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services 40%
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Ambulatory Surgical Center Services 40%
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.
Prior authorization required
Outpatient Substance Abuse Care
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 to $25
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15
Prior Authorization 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.



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Outpatient Substance Abuse Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Individual Sessions $40
Copayment for Medicare Covered Group Sessions $30
Note: $0 copayment applies to Medicare covered telehealth for individual sessions. The higher cost share applies to all other Medicare covered services.
Prior authorization required
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items
OTC credit:
$40 credit per quarter to buy covered OTC products.
Podiatry Services
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $30
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $30
  • Maximum 6 visits every year
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $80

Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $80
Prior authorization required
Skilled Nursing Facility 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
Prior authorization required

Dental Benefits

The following dental services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In-Network:

Preventive Dental:
Coinsurance for Office Visit 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Preventive Dental

Comprehensive Dental:
Copayment for Non-routine Services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Diagnostic Services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Restorative Services $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Copayment for Endodontics $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Periodontics $0
  • Maximum 2 visits every year
Copayment for Extractions $0
  • Maximum 1 visit (Please see Evidence of Coverage for details)
Maximum Plan Benefit of $1,000 every year



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Preventive Dental Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Preventive Dental 40%
Prior authorization required

Vision Benefits

The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Vision Benefits
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).


Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Eye Exams Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Eye Exams $80
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Eyewear 40%

Hearing Benefits

The following hearing services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
Hearing Benefits
In-Network:

Hearing Exams:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0
Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
  • Maximum 1 visit every year
Prior Authorization Required for Hearing Exams

Hearing Aids:
Copayment for Hearing Aids $199 to $1249
  • Maximum 2 Hearing Aids every year



Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $80
Prior authorization required

Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs

The following services are covered from in-network providers.

Coverage Cost
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:
  • COVID-19 shots
  • Flu shots
  • Hepatitis B shots
  • Pneumococcal shots
  • Tobacco use cessation
    Yearly "Wellness" visit




    Out-of-Network:

    Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services:
    Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Medicare-covered Preventive Services 0% to 40%

    Prescription Drug Costs and Coverage

    The AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $340 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.

    Coverage
    Cost
    Coverage & Cost
    Annual Drug Deductible $340 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    • Standard mail order N/A
    Generic
    • Standard retail $8.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    • Standard mail order N/A
    Annual Drug Deductible $340 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard retail N/A
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    • Standard mail order N/A
    Generic
    • Standard retail N/A
    • Preferred cost-share mail order N/A
    • Standard mail order N/A
    Annual Drug Deductible $340 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2)
    Preferred Generic
    • Standard retail $0.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $0.00
    Generic
    • Standard retail $24.00
    • Preferred cost-share mail order $0.00
    • Standard mail order $24.00