Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (H1659)
H1659Contract
A company of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., sold as UnitedHealthcare
1 plan in 2027 (1 in 2026) · 2,460 members in September 2026
Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. is the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H1659, sold as UnitedHealthcare. In 2027 it offers 1 plan (1 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 2,460 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H1659 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Medicare Advantage VA-0001H1659-002 | PPO | $38 | $9,850 | 10 counties | renews |
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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5). Of its 37 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 1 |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 1 |
| Transitions of Care | 1 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 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).
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