Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
UHC Dual Advantage WA-V2, 2027
H2001Contract080Plan
PPO D-SNP · special needs plan, dual-eligible · 31 counties in Washington
Run by Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc. (contract H2001), sold as UnitedHealthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
UHC Dual Advantage WA-V2 (H2001-080) costs $6.30 a month in 2027, down $4.20 from 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $6,700. In 2026 it was called UHC Dual Complete WA-V2.
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | UHC Dual Complete WA-V2 | UHC Dual Advantage WA-V2 | renamed |
| Monthly premium | $10.50 | $6.30 | ▼down $4.20 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Hospital stay, in network | $510 a day for days 1–5, then $0 a day for days 6–90 | $550 a day for days 1–5, then $0 a day for days 6–90 | ▲up $200for a 5-day stay |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $218 a day for days 21–100 | $0 a day for days 1–20, then $221 a day for days 21–100 | ▲up $30for a 30-day stay |
| Ground ambulance, in network | $290 copay | $350 copay | ▲up $60 |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $75 a year | $100 a year | ▲up $25 |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | not offered | $700 a year | ▲added |
| Counties served | 30 | 31 | ▲up 1 |
| 13 lines do not change | |||
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $6,700 | no change |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | none | none | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Emergency room | $130 copay | $130 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | 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 | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost | 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 |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 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 | 25% of the cost | 25% of the cost |
| 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 | 25% 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, 23 dual-eligible special needs plans are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 1 the same, 21 a higher one. On the premium, 14 plans have a lower premium, 7 the same, 1 a higher one.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 23 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 31 counties: $6.30 a month and $6,700.
Washington
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- H2001-080
- Legal name of the contract
- Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc.
- Sold as
- UnitedHealthcare
- Parent company
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
- Plan type
- PPO 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
- 2,218
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- UHC.com/CommunityPlan
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 King, WAWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every UnitedHealthcare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 84 plans of contract H2001Same 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.