AARP Medicare Rx Basic from UHC 2024 Part D Plan S5921-366 by UnitedHealthcare
AARP Medicare Rx Basic from UHC is a 2024 Basic 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 Basic from UHC is a cost-sharing plan that has a $39.60 monthly premium, an initial coverage limit of $5,030, a $545.00 annual deductible, and an out-of-pocket threshold of $8,000. CMS rated this plan 3.0 (Average) out of 5 stars.
Part D Plan Basics | |
---|---|
Plan ID: | S5921-366 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $39.60/mo |
Deductible: | $545.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Basic |
Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
Availability: | See List |
Insured By: | UnitedHealthcare |
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
Although AARP Medicare Rx Basic 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: | $39.60 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
Total Part D Premium: | $39.60 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $0.00 |
For more information about the Low-Income Subsidy (aka, "Extra Help") program, refer to the Social Security Extra Help page.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
The Medicare Part D annual deductible with this plan is $545.00. This is the amount you must pay 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 Basic 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) | $2.00 copay | $8.00 copay |
2 (Generic) | $8.00 copay | $10.00 copay |
3 (Preferred Brand) | 15% | 15% |
4 (Non-Preferred Drug) | 42% | 45% |
5 (Specialty Tier) | 25% | 25% |
Our Review & 2024 CMS Rating Marks
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.
This Medicare Part D plan gets 3.0 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well AARP Medicare Rx Basic 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 |
In terms of quality, safety, and customer service, this Part D plan is just average. Solving issues when a member has a problem getting their medications is critical, and AARP Medicare Rx Basic from UHC members say the plan does a good job when they call for help. Compared to other plans, Medicare gets relatively few member complaints about this plan. Sadly, the overall member experience with this UnitedHealthcare plan is poor. As compared to other plans, Medicare says this plan does a poor job managing drug safety and the accuracy of drug pricing.
Every plan covers drugs differently, so it's important to look at your total cost. You can find basic benefits plans that have a lower monthly fee than this one. That's OK if the plan covers your prescriptions at the lowest possible price. Be aware of the deductible. This plan does not exempt any tiers from its formulary, including generics.
Plan Availability
AARP Medicare Rx Basic from UHC is available in the following states:
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 on www.medicare.gov.
Plans Offered
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, GlobalHealth, Health Care Service Corporation, Cigna Healthcare, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Premera Blue Cross, Medica Central Health Plan, SCAN Health Plan, Scott and White Health Plan now part of Baylor Scott & White Health, UnitedHealthcare(R), and Wellcare.
Citations & References
- UnitedHealthcare, "http://www.AARPMedicarePlans.com", Last Accessed March 11, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "How to get prescription drug coverage", Last Accessed March 2, 2024
- Benefits.gov, "Medicare Prescription Drug Plans", Last Accessed March 1, 2024
- Medicare.gov, "Costs for Medicare drug coverage", Last Accessed March 3, 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