AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC Wisconsin Part D Plan S5820-015 by UnitedHealthcare
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is a 2024 Enhanced Medicare Part D plan from UnitedHealthcare that's available to individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan without prescription drug plan benefits or Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
This plan has a monthly premium of $100.70, an initial coverage limit of $5,030, an out-of-pocket threshold of $8,000, and a $0.00 deductible that must be paid before cost-sharing begins. CMS rated this plan 3.5 (Above Average) out of 5 stars.
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Part D Plan Basics | |
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Plan ID: | S5820-015 |
Plan Type: | PDP |
Plan Year: | 2024 |
Premium: | $100.70/mo |
Deductible: | $0.00/yr |
Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
Rx Gap Coverage: | No |
Low Income Subsidy: | No |
Availability: | Wisconsin |
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: | $74.20 |
Supplemental Part D Premium: | $26.50 |
Total Part D Premium: | $100.70 |
Part D Premium with Full LIS Assistance: | $52.60 |
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 $0.00. 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 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 |
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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 and Our Review
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 3.5 out of 5 stars overall. Here's our quick summary of how well AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC performs.
CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Most Part D plans get average marks, including this one. Solving issues when a member has a problem getting their medications is critical, and AARP Medicare Rx Preferred 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. Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in this UnitedHealthcare plan enjoy a good member experience. Measuring drug safety and the accuracy of drug pricing are one way we can measure quality, and this plan scores good at both.
The true value of any Medicare Part D plan can only be judged by how well it covers your medications. 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 has a zero-dollar deductible. That means you have first-dollar coverage.
Additional Enhanced Medicare Part D Plan Options in Wisconsin
Here are some additional plans in your area that might be worth reviewing:
- Cigna Extra Rx (S5617-261)
- SilverScript SmartSaver (S5601-191)
- Mutual of Omaha Rx Essential (S7126-118)
- Cigna Saver Rx (S5617-366)
- Anthem MediBlue Rx Plus (S5596-057)
Contact UnitedHealthcare
Plan Website: | UnitedHealthcare Plan Information |
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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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options", 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