Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
UHC Dual Advantage GA-V1, 2027
H3256Contract006Plan
PPO D-SNP · special needs plan, dual-eligible · 157 counties in Georgia
Run by Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (contract H3256), sold as UnitedHealthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
UHC Dual Advantage GA-V1 (H3256-006) costs $6.30 a month in 2027, down $19.10 from 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $7,900. In 2026 it was called UHC Dual Complete GA-V1.
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | UHC Dual Complete GA-V1 | UHC Dual Advantage GA-V1 | renamed |
| Monthly premium | $25.40 | $6.30 | ▼down $19.10 |
| Drug deductible | $615 | $700 | ▲up $85 |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly (best in its area) | $0.90 | none | ▼dropped |
| Medical deductible, in network (best in its area) | none | $1,000 | ▲added |
| Hospital stay, in network (best in its area) | $485 a day for days 1–5, then $0 a day for days 6–90 | $550 a day for days 1–4, then $0 a day for days 5–90 | changed |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network (best in its area) | $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 (best in its area) | $290 copay | $350 copay | ▲up $60 |
| Eyewear, yearly limit (best in its area) | $75 a year | $100 a year | ▲up $25 |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears (best in its area) | not offered | $700 a year | ▲added |
| 12 lines do not change | |||
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $7,900 | $7,900 | no change |
| Primary care visit (best in its area) | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit (best in its area) | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Emergency room (best in its area) | $115 copay | $115 copay | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit (best in its area) | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly (best in its area) | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Counties served | 157 | 157 | 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, 31 dual-eligible special needs plans are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 2 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 28 a higher one. On the premium, 25 plans have a lower premium, 5 the same.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 31 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 157 counties: $6.30 a month and $7,900.
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
- H3256-006
- Legal name of the contract
- Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co.
- Sold as
- UnitedHealthcare
- Parent company
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
- Plan type
- PPO D-SNP
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 5 of 5 overall; health plan 4.5 of 5, drug plan 4.5 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 16,444
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- UHC.com/Medicare
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 Fulton, GAWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every UnitedHealthcare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 2 plans of contract H3256Same 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.