AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO)

UnitedHealthcare
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO) H1278-025 Plan Details
4 out of 5 stars

AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H1278-025

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.

$0.00
Monthly Premium

AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H1278-025

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 Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO) H1278-025 Plan Details
4 out of 5 stars

AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan offered by UnitedHealthcare
Plan ID: H1278-025

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.

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Monthly Premium

Basic Costs and Coverage

Coverage Cost
Monthly Deductible $-1
Out of Pocket Max In-Network: $7500
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
In-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit:
Copayment for Physician Specialist Office Visit $0 to $55
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

Out-of-Network:

Doctor Specialty Visit Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Physician Specialist Office Visit $60
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
In-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$380 per day for days 1 to 5
$0 per day for days 6 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.


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Acute Hospital Services:
$495 per day for days 1 to 29
$0 per day for days 30 to 999
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 $45

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 $110
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
In-Network:

Ground Ambulance:
Copayment for Ground Ambulance Services $275

Air Ambulance:
Copayment for Air Ambulance Services $275
Prior Authorization Required for Air Ambulance


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Ambulance Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Ground $275
Copayment for Medicare Covered Ambulance Services - Air $275
Prior authorization required

Health Care Services and Medical Supplies

AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA06 (PPO) 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
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Chiropractic Services $15
Prior Authorization Required for Chiropractic Services


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Chiropractic Services $60
Prior authorization required
Diabetes Supplies, Training, Nutrition Therapy and Monitoring
In Network
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Diabetic Supplies $0
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes or Inserts 20%


Out of Network

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
In-Network:
Coinsurance for Medicare-covered Durable Medical Equipment 20%
Prior Authorization Required for Durable Medical Equipment


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Durable Medical Equipment 50%
Prior authorization required
Diagnostic Tests, Lab and Radiology Services, and X-Rays
Diagnostic Tests and Procedures:
$60 copay

Lab Services:
$0 copay

Diagnostic Radiology Services:
$250 copay

X-rays:
$30 copay
Home Health Care
In Network
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Home Health Services $0
Prior Authorization Required for Home Health Services


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Home Health Services:
Coinsurance for Medicare Covered Home Health 50%
Prior authorization required
Mental Health Inpatient Care
In Network
In-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$380 per day for days 1 to 5
$0 per day for days 6 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.


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Psychiatric Hospital Services:
$495 per day for days 1 to 29
$0 per day for days 30 to 90
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
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-covered Individual Sessions $0 to $25
Copayment for Medicare-covered Group Sessions $15


Out of Network

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
In-Network:

Outpatient Hospital Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Outpatient Hospital Services $0 to $380
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 $380
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 $330
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

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
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

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:
$25 credit per quarter to buy covered OTC products.
Podiatry Services
In Network
In-Network:
Copayment for Medicare-Covered Podiatry Services $45
Copayment for Routine Foot Care $45
  • Maximum 6 visits every year
Prior Authorization Required for Podiatry Services


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $60

Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services:
Copayment for Non-Medicare Covered Podiatry Services $60
Prior authorization required
Skilled Nursing Facility Care
In Network
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


Out of Network

Out-of-Network:

Skilled Nursing Facility Services:
$225 per day for days 1 to 100
Prior authorization required

Dental Benefits

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

Coverage Cost
Dental Care
In Network
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 $1,500 every year


Out of Network

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 $200 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
Hearing Benefits
In Network
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

Out-of-Network:

Medicare Covered Hearing Exams Services:
Copayment for Medicare Covered Hearing Exams $60
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
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

    Out-of-Network:

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