Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC PA-12, 2027
H2406Contract101Plan
PPO · 67 counties in Pennsylvania
Run by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (contract H2406), sold as UnitedHealthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC PA-12 (H2406-101) costs $0 a month in 2027, the same as in 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $9,200 ($8,900 in 2026).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $8,900 | $9,200 | ▲up $300 |
| Drug deductible | $600 | $685 | ▲up $85 |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | $60 | $55 | ▼down $5 |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | $1,000 | ▲added |
| Hospital stay, in network | $555 a day for days 1–4, then $0 a day for days 5–90 | $530 a day for days 1–4, then $0 a day for days 5–90 | ▼down $100for 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 | $270 copay | $350 copay | ▲up $80 |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | not offered | $700 a year | ▲added |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $14 | $10 | ▼down $4 |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 16% of the cost | 18% of the cost | ▲up 2 points |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 33% of the cost | 27% of the cost | ▼down 6 points |
| 10 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Emergency room | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Counties served | 67 | 67 | no change |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 26% of the cost | 26% 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 | $14 | $10 |
| Tier 3 | Preferred Brand | 16% of the cost | 18% of the cost |
| Tier 4 | Non-Preferred Drug | 33% of the cost | 27% of the cost |
| Tier 5 | Specialty Tier | 26% of the cost | 26% 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, 187 plans open to everyone are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 159 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 27 a higher one. On the premium, 100 the same, 86 a higher one.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 187 plans open to everyone
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 67 counties: $0 a month and $9,200.
Pennsylvania
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
- H2406-101
- Legal name of the contract
- Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co.
- Sold as
- UnitedHealthcare
- Parent company
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
- Plan type
- PPO
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 4 of 5 overall; health plan 4 of 5, drug plan 3.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 9,062
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- AARPMedicarePlans.com
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 Philadelphia, PAWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every UnitedHealthcare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 71 plans of contract H2406Same 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.