Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Peoples Health, Inc. (H1961)
H1961Contract
A company of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., sold as Peoples Health
12 plans in 2027 (10 in 2026) · 153,723 members in September 2026
Peoples Health, Inc. is the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H1961, sold as Peoples Health. In 2027 it offers 12 plans (10 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 153,723 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H1961 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Health Choices 65H1961-014 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | 23 counties | renews |
| Peoples Health EssentialsH1961-017 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | 13 counties | renews |
| Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Giveback LA-4H1961-020 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 10 counties | renews |
| Peoples Health Complete Care LA-5H1961-022 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,900 | 10 counties | renews |
| Peoples Health Complete Care LA-6H1961-023 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $6,700 | 44 counties | renews |
| Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx LAH1961-026 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | 64 counties | renews in more counties |
| Peoples Health ExtrasH1961-028 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 13 counties | new plan |
| Peoples Health Complete Care SupportH1961-029 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $17 | $9,850 | 64 counties | new plan |
| Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5H1961-030 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $12 | $9,850 | 64 counties | takes in other plans |
| Peoples Health Secure CompleteH1961-031 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $17 | $9,850 | 64 counties | takes in other plans |
| Peoples Health Secure HealthH1961-032 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $17 | $4,900 | 64 counties | takes in other plans |
| Peoples Health Complete Care LA-7H1961-033 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $5,900 | 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).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H1961 also holds 4 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 2,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1961-801 | Peoples Health Group Medicare | 2,058 | renews |
| H1961-802 | Peoples Health Group Medicare | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H1961-803 | Peoples Health Group Medicare | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H1961-804 | Peoples Health Group Medicare | fewer than 11 | renews |
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 3.5 of 5). Of its 43 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Monitoring Physical Activity | 2 |
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 2 |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 2 |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 3 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All Peoples Health 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