AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC Part D Plan S5820-016 Details for Illinois
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is a 2024 Enhanced Medicare Part D plan from UnitedHealthcare that's available to people with Medicare Part A and/or Part B or a Medicare Advantage plan that does not include prescription drug plan benefits.
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is a cost-sharing plan that has a $99.80 monthly premium, an initial coverage limit of $5,030, a $0.00 annual deductible, and an out-of-pocket threshold of $8,000. CMS rated this plan 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
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2025 AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC Cost and Coverage
The 2025 cost and coverage information for AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC will not be available until early October. We'll notify you when it is available from CMS.
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| Part D Plan Basics | |
|---|---|
| Plan ID: | S5820-016 |
| Plan Type: | PDP |
| Plan Year: | 2024 |
| Premium: | $99.80/mo |
| Deductible: | $0.00/yr |
| Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
| Low Income Subsidy: | No |
| Availability: | Illinois |
| Insured By: | UnitedHealthcare |
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC's monthly premium is bundled with the total plan cost, some plans have supplemental costs and/or offer low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. The following table outlines the premium details of this UnitedHealthcare plan.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $69.10 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $30.70 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $99.80 |
| Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $67.00 |
The Social Security Extra Help page has more information about the Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) program.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan's Medicare Part D annual deductible is $0.00. You must pay this amount at the pharmacy before UnitedHealthcare begins paying its share
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
In addition to the plan's monthly premium and deductible, AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC has copayments (a fixed dollar amount) and/or coinsurances (a percentage amount) that you must pay when you pick up your prescriptions. The following table shows you those costs.
| Tier | Preferred | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Preferred Generic) | $7.00 copay | $15.00 copay |
| 2 (Generic) | $12.00 copay | $20.00 copay |
| 3 (Preferred Brand) | $47.00 copay | $47.00 copay |
| 4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | 40% | 45% |
| 5 (Specialty Tier) | 33% | 33% |
CMS Rating Marks for Plan Year 2024
The following table shows the quality ratings for this UnitedHealthcare plan. Each year CMS rates drug plans (Part D) in four broad categories. We do not recommend joining a plan with an overall rating of less than 3.0.
Overall, this Medicare Part D plan gets 3.5 out of 5 stars from CMS. Here's a quick summary of how well AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC performs.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Plan Rating | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Every plan covers drugs differently, so it's important to look at your total cost. There are enhanced benefit plans with a lower monthly premium than this one. That's okay if the plan covers your prescriptions at a better overall price. This plan comes with a zero-dollar deductible, so you have first-dollar coverage.
Contact UnitedHealthcare
| Plan Website: | UnitedHealthcare Plan Information |
|---|---|
| Formulay Information: | UnitedHealthcare Formulary Information |
| Pharmacy Information: | UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy Information |
| Prospective Members: | (888)867-5564 |
| TTY Users: | (711)- |
If you qualify for Original Medicare but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website. You can learn more about the Medicare Advantage program at www.medicare.gov.
Citations & References
- UnitedHealthcare, "http://www.AARPMedicarePlans.com", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Drug coverage (part D)", Last Accessed March 2, 2024
- Benefits.gov, "Medicare Prescription Drug Plans", Last Accessed March 1, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Medicare costs at a glance", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- SSA.gov, "Understanding the Extra Help With Your Medicare", Last Accessed March 9, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Landscape Source Files", Last Accessed January 3, 2024
- CMS.gov, "Medicare Part C & D Performance", Last Accessed January 3, 2024
Plans Offered
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