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Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk

Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (H3256)

H3256Contract

A company of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., sold as UnitedHealthcare

3 plans in 2027 (3 in 2026) · 55,866 members in September 2026

Offers plans in 2027

2026 rating: 5 of 5

Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. is the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H3256, sold as UnitedHealthcare. In 2027 it offers 3 plans (3 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 55,866 people were in its plans in September 2026.

What plans does H3256 offer for 2027?

All 3 plans, by plan number
PlanTypeMonthly premiumOut-of-pocket limitAreaFor 2027
UHC Dual Complete GA-S2H3256-004PPO D-SNP$6.30$9,850157 countiesrenews
UHC Dual Complete GA-Q2H3256-005PPO D-SNP$0$9,850157 countiesrenews
UHC Dual Advantage GA-V1H3256-006PPO D-SNP$6.30$7,900157 countiesrenews

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 5 of 5 (health plan 4.5 of 5, drug plan 4.5 of 5). Of its 43 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:

Lowest-rated measuresStars
Improving or Maintaining Physical Health2
Health Plan Quality Improvement2
Drug Plan Quality Improvement2
Monitoring Physical Activity3
Highest-rated measuresStars
Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications5
MPF Price Accuracy5
Getting Needed Prescription Drugs5
Rating of Drug Plan5

Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).

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