Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (H5435)
H5435Contract
A company of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., sold as UnitedHealthcare
2 plans in 2027 (2 in 2026) · 1,436 members in September 2026
Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. is the UnitedHealth Group, Inc. company that holds Medicare contract H5435, sold as UnitedHealthcare. In 2027 it offers 2 plans (2 in 2026); every one of its 2026 plans continues in 2027. 1,436 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H5435 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC MedicareDirect Patriot No Rx PF-MA01H5435-001 | PFFS | $0 | $6,700 | 17 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| UHC MedicareDirect PF-0001H5435-024 | PFFS | $155 | $6,700 | 17 counties | renews in fewer counties |
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).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 2.5 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 36 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 1 |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 1 |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | 1 |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 1 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 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