Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. (H0609)
H0609Contract
A company of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., sold as UnitedHealthcare
51 plans in 2027 (50 in 2026) · 739,056 members in September 2026
Offers plans in 2027
UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas, Inc. is the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H0609, sold as UnitedHealthcare. In 2027 it offers 51 plans (50 in 2026); 1 of its 2026 plans is not offered in 2027. 739,056 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H0609 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0001H0609-007 | HMO-POS | $56 | $3,900 | 7 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-2H0609-012 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 7 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CO-MA01H0609-018 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | 7 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1H0609-025 | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,800 | 1 county | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-2H0609-026 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,500 | 2 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002PH0609-027 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,500 | 2 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0001H0609-028 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,900 | 2 counties | renews |
| UHC Medicare Advantage NV-001PH0609-032 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,900 | 2 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0003H0609-033 | HMO-POS | $35 | $3,500 | 2 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0003H0609-034 | HMO-POS | $32 to $44 | $4,300 | 6 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-4H0609-036 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,200 | 6 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care NV-4H0609-037 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $900 | 2 counties | takes in other plans |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials ValueRx NV-5H0609-038 | HMO-POS | $0 | $900 | 2 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0006H0609-040 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 2 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CO-MA02H0609-041 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | 6 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care AZ-1PH0609-042 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,500 | 2 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care AZ-3PH0609-043 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $2,800 | 1 county | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0003H0609-044 | HMO-POS | $26 | $3,900 | 2 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-4H0609-045 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,500 | 1 county | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-5H0609-046 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,400 | 2 counties | renews |
Show the other 31 plans, by plan number
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Complete Care CO-1PH0609-047 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $4,100 | 7 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC CO-5H0609-048 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | 7 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| UHC Complete Care CO-2PH0609-049 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $4,200 | 1 county | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-21H0609-050 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,200 | 9 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-22H0609-051 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | 27 counties | renews |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q4H0609-052 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 6 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-23H0609-054 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,000 | 6 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA02H0609-055 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 27 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA03H0609-056 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 9 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care TX-24H0609-058 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $4,200 | 9 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-25H0609-059 | HMO-POS | $79 | $3,900 | 27 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-26H0609-060 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | 23 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-27H0609-061 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | 27 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care TX-3PH0609-062 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,900 | 27 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-28H0609-063 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | 9 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-39H0609-066 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 27 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-40H0609-067 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 9 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-41H0609-068 | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 23 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0042H0609-070 | HMO-POS | $32 | $3,900 | 27 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0043H0609-071 | HMO-POS | $45 | $4,200 | 9 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care CO-19H0609-072 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $5,900 | 5 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC CO-20H0609-073 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | 4 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras ValueRx NV-10H0609-075 | HMO-POS | $0 | $1,900 | 2 counties | takes in other plans |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-44H0609-077 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 27 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-21PH0609-079 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,200 | 7 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-48H0609-080 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 23 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA2H0609-083 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 1 county | new plan |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NV-MA2H0609-084 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | 2 counties | new plan |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA3H0609-085 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 1 county | new plan |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-62H0609-090 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | 6 counties | new plan |
| UHC Complete Care TX-63H0609-091 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $6,700 | 6 counties | new plan |
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 crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-45H0609-078 | 354 | 9 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H0609 also holds 17 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 13,749 members in September 2026 (plans with fewer than 11 not counted). They are not sold to individuals, so the landscape files list no premiums or benefits for them; the employer or union sends their 2027 terms.
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H0609-801 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in fewer counties |
| H0609-804 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | 29 | renews in fewer counties |
| H0609-805 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in fewer counties |
| H0609-806 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in fewer counties |
| H0609-807 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | 52 | renews |
| H0609-808 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | 12,710 | renews |
| H0609-809 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0609-810 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0609-811 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | 222 | renews |
| H0609-812 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
Show the other 7 group plans
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H0609-813 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | 277 | renews |
| H0609-814 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0609-815 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0609-817 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H0609-822 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | 459 | renews in fewer counties |
| H0609-823 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in fewer counties |
| H0609-824 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in fewer counties |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 4.5 of 5 (health plan 4.5 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5). Of its 42 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 2 |
| Transitions of Care | 2 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 3 |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All UnitedHealthcare plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter