Plan year 2026 · coverage ends Dec. 31, 2026CMS crosswalk of Oct. 1, 2026
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-0003 is not offered under this ID in 2027
H5253Contract109Plan
HMO-POS · served 49 counties in Kentucky, Ohio in 2026
Run by UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, Inc. (contract H5253), sold as UnitedHealthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
CMS crosswalk: renews as H5253-260
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-0003 (H5253-109) is not offered under this ID in 2027: the CMS plan crosswalk of October 1, 2026 moves its members into AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-19 (H5253-260) (the plan renews under a new ID), which is sold in every county it served. 13,080 people were enrolled in it in September 2026; they can also choose another plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026.
What changes for its members in AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-19?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan name | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-0003 | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-19 | renamed |
| In-network out-of-pocket limit, by county | $3,400 to $4,900 | $3,900 | ▼down $1,000 at the top |
| Drug deductible | $440 | $685 | ▲up $245 |
| Emergency room (best in its area) | $130 copay | $150 copay | ▲up $20 |
| Hospital stay, in network (best in its area) | $350 a day for days 1–5, then $0 a day for days 6–90 | $375 a day for days 1–6, then $0 a day for days 7–90 | ▲up $125for a 5-day stay |
| 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) | $275 copay | $340 copay | ▲up $65 |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears (best in its area) | not offered | $1,000 a year | ▲added |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $10 | $5 | ▼down $5 |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 17% of the cost | 22% of the cost | ▲up 5 points |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 43% of the cost | 27% of the cost | ▼down 16 points |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 28% of the cost | 26% of the cost | ▼down 2 points |
| 10 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $35 to $49 | $35 | no change |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly (best in its area) | none | none | 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 |
| Medical deductible, in network (best in its area) | none | none | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit (best in its area) | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Eyewear, yearly limit (best in its area) | $150 a year | $150 a year | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly (best in its area) | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Counties served | 49 | 49 | no change |
| Drug tier 1, preferred generic | $0 | $0 | no change |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); 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. Your plan's Annual Notice of Change is the letter that confirms your 2027 plan; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
What can members do, and by when?
- If you do nothing
- You are moved into AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-19 on January 1, 2027.
- October 15 to December 7, 2026
- Open enrollment: choose another Medicare Advantage plan, or Original Medicare with a drug plan, instead.
- January 1 to March 31, 2027
- Medicare Advantage open enrollment: switch once to another Medicare Advantage plan or to Original Medicare.
Source: Medicare.gov, “Special enrollment periods” and “Joining a plan” (read Oct. 7, 2026).
Where did its members live?
Where its members lived in September 2026; each county and state page lists the 2027 plans sold there.
| County | Members, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, OH | 2,569 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Montgomery, OH | 1,639 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Franklin, OH | 1,416 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Butler, OH | 1,256 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Warren, OH | 743 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Clermont, OH | 632 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Kenton, KY | 534 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Clark, OH | 430 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Richland, OH | 405 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Boone, KY | 402 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Greene, OH | 350 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Delaware, OH | 291 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Campbell, KY | 283 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Preble, OH | 178 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Fairfield, OH | 158 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Miami, OH | 152 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Marion, OH | 123 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Pickaway, OH | 122 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Ross, OH | 108 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Licking, OH | 107 | moves into H5253-260 |
Show the other 29 counties
| County | Members, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Morrow, OH | 100 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Muskingum, OH | 100 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Brown, OH | 98 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Madison, OH | 84 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Knox, OH | 83 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Champaign, OH | 71 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Clinton, OH | 62 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Washington, OH | 59 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Union, OH | 46 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Fayette, OH | 42 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Highland, OH | 41 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Darke, OH | 39 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Scioto, OH | 38 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Pike, OH | 35 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Lawrence, OH | 28 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Grant, KY | 27 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Jackson, OH | 25 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Pendleton, KY | 23 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Shelby, OH | 22 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Athens, OH | 19 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Gallia, OH | 18 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Perry, OH | 18 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Adams, OH | 17 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Vinton, OH | 15 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Monroe, OH | 12 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Hocking, OH | 11 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Meigs, OH | 11 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Morgan, OH | fewer than 11 | moves into H5253-260 |
| Noble, OH | fewer than 11 | moves into H5253-260 |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
What else should you check?
- 2027 plans in Hamilton, OHThe plans you can join instead
- UnitedHealthcare plans for 2027Plans the same company still offers
- Every plan not offered in 2027764 Medicare Advantage and drug plans