Plan year 2026 · coverage ends Dec. 31, 2026CMS crosswalk of Oct. 1, 2026

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0011 is not offered under this ID in 2027

H5253Contract111Plan

HMO-POS · served 43 counties in Virginia in 2026

Run by UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, Inc. (contract H5253), sold as UnitedHealthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

CMS crosswalk: renews as H5253-258

Renews as H5253-258

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0011 (H5253-111) is not offered under this ID in 2027: the CMS plan crosswalk of October 1, 2026 moves its members into AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC VA-11 (H5253-258) (the plan renews under a new ID), which is sold in every county it served. 16,361 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 Essentials from UHC VA-11?

For its members: this plan's 2026 amounts beside AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC VA-11 (H5253-258) in 2027. The changed lines are marked and come first.
What you pay or get	2026	2027	Change
Plan name	AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0011	AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC VA-11	renamed
Drug deductible	$440	$685	up $245
Hospital stay, in network (best in its area)	$385 a day for days 1–6, then $0 a day for days 7–90	$455 a day for days 1–6, then $0 a day for days 7–90	up $350for 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	$380 copay	up $105
Eyewear, yearly limit (best in its area)	$150 a year	$100 a year	down $50
Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears (best in its area)	not offered	$700 a year	added
Drug tier 2, generic	$14	$5	down $9
Drug tier 3, preferred brand	15% of the cost	22% of the cost	up 7 points
Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug	39% of the cost	27% of the cost	down 12 points
Drug tier 5, specialty tier	28% of the cost	26% of the cost	down 2 points
11 lines do not change
Monthly premium	$0	$0	no change
In-network out-of-pocket limit	$5,900	$5,900	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
Emergency room (best in its area)	$130 copay	$130 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
Over-the-counter items, yearly (best in its area)	not offered	not offered	no change
Counties served	43	43	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 Essentials from UHC VA-11 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.

All 43 counties, most members first; CMS hides counts under 11 per county, so the counties add up to a little less than the plan's total
County	Members, Sept. 2026	For 2027
Chesterfield, VA	1,930	moves into H5253-258
Henrico, VA	1,773	moves into H5253-258
Roanoke, VA	1,018	moves into H5253-258
Roanoke City, VA	931	moves into H5253-258
Bedford, VA	858	moves into H5253-258
Richmond City, VA	836	moves into H5253-258
Franklin, VA	721	moves into H5253-258
Hanover, VA	637	moves into H5253-258
Campbell, VA	621	moves into H5253-258
Lynchburg City, VA	604	moves into H5253-258
Montgomery, VA	584	moves into H5253-258
Botetourt, VA	538	moves into H5253-258
Pittsylvania, VA	414	moves into H5253-258
Amherst, VA	403	moves into H5253-258
Augusta, VA	402	moves into H5253-258
Floyd, VA	267	moves into H5253-258
Salem City, VA	266	moves into H5253-258
Pulaski, VA	256	moves into H5253-258
Goochland, VA	235	moves into H5253-258
Rockbridge, VA	231	moves into H5253-258

Show the other 23 counties

County	Members, Sept. 2026	For 2027
Powhatan, VA	205	moves into H5253-258
Henry, VA	196	moves into H5253-258
Appomattox, VA	189	moves into H5253-258
Danville City, VA	189	moves into H5253-258
Amelia, VA	179	moves into H5253-258
Staunton City, VA	161	moves into H5253-258
Prince Edward, VA	159	moves into H5253-258
New Kent, VA	158	moves into H5253-258
Alleghany, VA	156	moves into H5253-258
Petersburg City, VA	150	moves into H5253-258
Giles, VA	132	moves into H5253-258
Waynesboro City, VA	128	moves into H5253-258
Buena Vista City, VA	98	moves into H5253-258
Halifax, VA	98	moves into H5253-258
Radford City, VA	98	moves into H5253-258
Craig, VA	95	moves into H5253-258
Hopewell City, VA	71	moves into H5253-258
Charles City, VA	65	moves into H5253-258
Colonial Heights City, VA	65	moves into H5253-258
Charlotte, VA	63	moves into H5253-258
Covington City, VA	50	moves into H5253-258
Martinsville City, VA	50	moves into H5253-258
Lexington City, VA	44	moves into H5253-258

Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).

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