Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
UHC Dual Complete TX-Q4, 2027
H0609Contract052Plan
HMO-POS D-SNP · special needs plan, dual-eligible · 6 counties in Texas
Run by UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. (contract H0609), sold as UnitedHealthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
UHC Dual Complete TX-Q4 (H0609-052) costs $0 a month in 2027, the same as in 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $9,850 ($9,250 in 2026). In 2026 it was called UHC Dual Complete TX-D004. Some of its 2026 members move to H3868-001, H3868-003, H3868-004, H3868-007 instead (CMS crosswalk).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | UHC Dual Complete TX-D004 | UHC Dual Complete TX-Q4 | renamed |
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $9,250 | $9,850 | ▲up $600 |
| Drug deductible | $137 | $75 | ▼down $62 |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $200 a year | $250 a year | ▲up $50 |
| Counties served | 20 | 6 | ▼down 14 |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 25% of the cost | 32% of the cost | ▲up 7 points |
| 16 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | none | no change |
| Primary care visit | 0% of the cost | 0% of the cost | no change |
| Specialist visit | 0% of the cost | 0% of the cost | no change |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Hospital stay, in network | $2,230 a stay | $2,230 a stay | no change |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | not filed | not filed | no change |
| Ground ambulance, in network | 20% of the cost | 20% of the cost | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | $750 a year | $750 a year | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | no change |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What will prescriptions cost?
| Tier | What the tier holds | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Preferred Generic | $0 | $0 |
| Tier 2 | Generic | $0 | $0 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 25% of the cost | 32% of the cost |
Source: CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Insulin is capped at $35 a month by law. A drug's tier is set by the plan's formulary.
How does it compare with plans sold where it is?
In the counties it serves, 19 dual-eligible special needs plans are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 1 plan has a lower out-of-pocket limit, 17 the same. On the premium, 18 the same.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 19 dual-eligible special needs plans
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Where is it sold, and what does it cost there?
The premium and the out-of-pocket limit are the same in all 6 counties: $0 a month and $9,850.
Texas
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Where do its 2026 members go?
The CMS crosswalk moves the members of the 2026 plan into 5 plans for 2027. It names the plans but not which member goes to which; the counties show where each 2027 plan is sold, and the plan's Annual Notice of Change says which one is yours.
| 2027 plan | Sold in | Members in those counties, Sept. 2026 | Premium 2027 | Limit 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stays in this plan | 6 of its 20 2026 counties, in Texas | 1,775 | $0 | $9,850 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Y1H3868-001 | 2 of its 20 2026 counties, in Texas | 14,215 | $0 | $9,850 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q6H3868-003 | 14 of its 20 2026 counties, in Texas | 24,634 | $0 | $9,850 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S6H3868-004 | 12 of its 20 2026 counties, in Texas | 10,419 | $0 | $9,850 |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-YL2H3868-007 | 12 of its 20 2026 counties, in Texas | 10,419 | $0 | $9,850 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- H0609-052
- Legal name of the contract
- UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc.
- Sold as
- UnitedHealthcare
- Parent company
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
- Plan type
- HMO-POS D-SNP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 4.5 of 5 overall; health plan 4.5 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 26,462
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- UHC.com/Medicare
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Other 2027 plans in Bexar, TXWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every UnitedHealthcare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 50 plans of contract H0609Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.