Plan year 2026 · coverage ends Dec. 31, 2026CMS crosswalk of Oct. 1, 2026
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0012 is not offered under this ID in 2027
H5253Contract112Plan
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 H5253-259
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0012 (H5253-112) 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 VA-0012 (H5253-259) (the plan renews under a new ID), which is sold in every county it served. 9,341 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 VA-0012?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly premium | $35 to $36 | $36 | ▲up $1 |
| In-network out-of-pocket limit, by county | $4,200 to $5,400 | $5,900 | ▲up $500 at the top |
| Drug deductible | $355 | $685 | ▲up $330 |
| Hospital stay, in network (best in its area) | $295 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 $800for 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 | $150 copay | ▼down $125 |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears (best in its area) | not offered | $700 a year | ▲added |
| Drug tier 2, generic | $12 | $5 | ▼down $7 |
| Drug tier 3, preferred brand | 17% of the cost | 22% of the cost | ▲up 5 points |
| Drug tier 4, non-preferred drug | 39% of the cost | 27% of the cost | ▼down 12 points |
| Drug tier 5, specialty tier | 29% of the cost | 26% of the cost | ▼down 3 points |
| 10 lines do not 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 |
| 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 | 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 from UHC VA-0012 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford, VA | 933 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Chesterfield, VA | 833 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Henrico, VA | 719 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Roanoke, VA | 633 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Campbell, VA | 630 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Lynchburg City, VA | 554 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Roanoke City, VA | 520 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Franklin, VA | 476 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Amherst, VA | 387 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Richmond City, VA | 318 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Hanover, VA | 289 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Botetourt, VA | 278 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Augusta, VA | 262 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Montgomery, VA | 246 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Pittsylvania, VA | 243 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Salem City, VA | 139 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Henry, VA | 133 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Appomattox, VA | 118 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Alleghany, VA | 117 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Floyd, VA | 112 | moves into H5253-259 |
Show the other 23 counties
| County | Members, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge, VA | 112 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Staunton City, VA | 106 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Powhatan, VA | 99 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Waynesboro City, VA | 98 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Goochland, VA | 95 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Prince Edward, VA | 85 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Amelia, VA | 80 | moves into H5253-259 |
| New Kent, VA | 77 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Danville City, VA | 70 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Pulaski, VA | 68 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Covington City, VA | 61 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Petersburg City, VA | 54 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Giles, VA | 52 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Halifax, VA | 48 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Charlotte, VA | 45 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Martinsville City, VA | 39 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Radford City, VA | 38 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Hopewell City, VA | 33 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Colonial Heights City, VA | 30 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Lexington City, VA | 29 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Craig, VA | 27 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Buena Vista City, VA | 24 | moves into H5253-259 |
| Charles City, VA | 20 | moves into H5253-259 |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
What else should you check?
- 2027 plans in Bedford, VAThe 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