Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Physicians Health Choice of Texas, LLC (H4527)
H4527Contract
A company of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., sold as UnitedHealthcare
23 plans in 2027 (23 in 2026) · 199,303 members in September 2026
Physicians Health Choice of Texas, LLC is the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H4527, sold as UnitedHealthcare. In 2027 it offers 23 plans (23 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 199,303 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H4527 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-11H4527-001 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 12 counties | renews in more counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-12H4527-002 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 14 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| UHC Dual Advantage TX-V2H4527-003 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $5,900 | 7 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0013H4527-005 | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,200 | 1 county | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC TX-14H4527-013 | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | 16 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01H4527-024 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 55 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015H4527-037 | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | 14 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care TX-16H4527-039 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $5,900 | 18 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| UHC Complete Care TX-17H4527-040 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $4,200 | 1 county | renews |
| UHC Complete Care TX-18H4527-041 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,700 | 12 counties | renews in more counties |
| UHC Complete Care TX-19H4527-042 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $3,900 | 16 counties | renews in more counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0020H4527-045 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-35H4527-048 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 12 counties | renews in more counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-38H4527-051 | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 16 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-46H4527-052 | HMO-POS | $31 | $5,500 | 15 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-47H4527-053 | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 14 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-50H4527-055 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,400 | 16 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-52H4527-056 | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 12 counties | renews in more counties |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-Q2H4527-057 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 7 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-51H4527-058 | HMO-POS | $29 | $3,900 | 16 counties | renews |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC TX-53H4527-059 | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 10 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| UHC Dual Complete TX-S4H4527-060 | HMO-POS D-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 7 counties | renews |
| UHC Complete Care Support TX-2AH4527-061 | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 | $9,850 | 1 county | new plan |
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?
H4527 also holds 3 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H4527-801 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H4527-802 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
| H4527-803 | UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage | fewer than 11 | renews in more counties |
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 4 of 5). Of its 43 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 2 |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 2 |
| Transitions of Care | 2 |
| Getting Needed Care | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 5 |
| MPF Price Accuracy | 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 UnitedHealthcare 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