Plan year 2027 · Medicare AdvantageCMS files of Sept. 22 and Oct. 1, 2026
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TC-MA01, 2027
H5253Contract113Plan
HMO-POS · 109 counties in Tennessee, Virginia
Run by UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, Inc. (contract H5253), sold as UnitedHealthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TC-MA01 (H5253-113) costs $0 a month in 2027, the same as in 2026, with an in-network out-of-pocket limit of $4,450 ($3,900 in 2026).
What changes from 2026 to 2027?
| What you pay or get | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-network out-of-pocket limit | $3,900 | $4,450 | ▲up $550 |
| Part B premium reduction, monthly | $140 | $165 | ▲up $25 |
| Hospital stay, in network | $345 a day for days 1–7, then $0 a day for days 8–90 | $395 a day for days 1–6, then $0 a day for days 7–90 | ▲up $250for a 5-day stay |
| Skilled nursing facility, in network | $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 | $290 copay | $350 copay | ▲up $60 |
| Eyewear, yearly limit | $150 a year | $125 a year | ▼down $25 |
| Hearing aids, yearly limit for both ears | not offered | $1,000 a year | ▲added |
| 8 lines do not change | |||
| Monthly premium | $0 | $0 | no change |
| Primary care visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Specialist visit | $0 copay | $0 copay | no change |
| Emergency room | $150 copay | $150 copay | no change |
| Medical deductible, in network | none | none | no change |
| Comprehensive dental, yearly limit | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Over-the-counter items, yearly | not offered | not offered | no change |
| Counties served | 109 | 109 | no change |
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 benefit package files, 2027 and 2026; CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026). Plan details can change during the year; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
How does it compare with plans sold where it is?
In the counties it serves, 128 plans open to everyone are sold for 2027, this one included. Against the others, 16 plans have a lower out-of-pocket limit, 10 the same, 101 a higher one. On the premium, 89 the same, 38 a higher one.
Out-of-pocket limits of the 128 plans open to everyone
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Where is it sold, and what does it cost there?
The premium and the out-of-pocket limit are the same in all 109 counties: $0 a month and $4,450.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Who runs this plan?
- Plan ID
- H5253-113
- Legal name of the contract
- UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Sold as
- UnitedHealthcare
- Parent company
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
- Plan type
- HMO-POS
- 2026 star rating of the contract
- 4 of 5 overall; health plan 4 of 5, drug plan 4 of 5
- Members, September 2026
- 10,870
- Plan website, as filed with CMS
- AARPMedicarePlans.com
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS 2026 Star Ratings (October 2025); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11). CMS publishes the 2027 Star Ratings in October 2026.
What else should you check?
- Other 2027 plans in Shelby, TNWhere most of its members live; premiums and limits side by side
- Every UnitedHealthcare plan for 2027Its contracts, counties and plans that end
- The other 125 plans of contract H5253Same company, same contract
- Is your prescription covered?Coverage share and tier for 2,259 drugs
Data, not advice. These are the plan's filed amounts, not a quote for you; confirm on Medicare Plan Finder or call the plan before you enroll.