AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC RI-0001 (HMO-POS)
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC RI-0001 (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H5253-148
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.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC RI-0001 (HMO-POS) is a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H5253-148
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.
Rhode Island Counties Served
Basic Costs and Coverage
Coverage | Cost |
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Monthly Deductible | $255 |
Out of Pocket Max |
In-Network: $4500 Out-of-Network: N/A |
Initial Coverage Limit | $2000 |
Catastrophic Coverage Limit | $2,000 |
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 to $25 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. Prior authorization required |
Inpatient Hospital Care | In-Network: Acute Hospital Services: $345 per day for days 1 to 6 $0 per day for days 7 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 $275 Air Ambulance: Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $275 Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance Prior authorization required |
Health Care Services and Medical Supplies
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC RI-0001 (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 |
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Chiropractic Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $20 Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services 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% |
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: $50 copay Lab Services: $0 copay Diagnostic Radiology Services: $250 copay X-rays: $25 copay |
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: $345 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 |
Outpatient Services / Surgery | In-Network: Outpatient Hospital Services: Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $345 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 $345 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 $295 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. 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. Prior authorization required |
Over-the-counter (OTC) Items | OTC credit: $50 credit per quarter to buy covered OTC products. |
Podiatry Services | In-Network: Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $25 Copayment for Routine Foot Care $25
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 |
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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
Prior authorization required |
Vision Benefits
The following vision services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Vision Benefits | Routine Eye Exam: $0 copay, 1 per year Routine Eyewear: Plan pays up to $250 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 from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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Hearing Benefits | In-Network: Hearing Exams: Copayment for Medicare Covered Benefits $0 Copayment for Routine Hearing Exams $0
Hearing Aids: Copayment for Hearing Aids $199 to $1249
Prior authorization required |
Preventive Services and Health/Wellness Education Programs
The following services are covered from in-network providers.
Coverage | Cost |
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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 RI-0001 (HMO-POS) plan offers the following prescription drug coverage, with an annual drug deductible of $255 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) per year.
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Cost
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Coverage & Cost
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Annual Drug Deductible | $255 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
Preferred Generic |
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Generic |
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Annual Drug Deductible | $255 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
Preferred Generic |
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Generic |
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Annual Drug Deductible | $255 (excludes Tiers 1 and 2) |
Preferred Generic |
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Generic |
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