UHC Complete Care CA-18P (HMO-POS C-SNP)
Available to residents of Los Angeles County, CA for 2026. Contract H0543, plan 217, segment 0.
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Renewed for 2026. CMS carries this plan forward from 2025.
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $0.00 |
| — drug (Part D) part | $0.00? |
| Monthly premium with full Extra Help (LIS) | $0.00? |
| Part B premium reduction (giveback) | None |
| Health plan deductible (in-network) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $800.00? |
| Drug deductible | $355.00Tier 1 and 2 exempt |
| Drug out-of-pocket threshold | $2,100.00 |
| Plan type | HMO-POS C-SNP? |
| Special needs plan | Chronic-condition SNP |
| Contract / plan | H0543-217-0 |
| Offered by | UnitedHealthcare |
| Parent organization | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
| Formulary drugs | 3,594 |
| Formulary exception tier | 4? |
| Pharmacy search | UHC.com/Medicare |
| Member services | (800)555-5757TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- 4 out of 5 stars for Overall
- Health plan (Part C)
- 4 out of 5 stars for Health plan (Part C)
- Drug plan (Part D)
- 4.5 out of 5 stars for Drug plan (Part D)
Published per contract — every plan under contract H0543 shares this rating.
Plan health benefits
| Service | In-network |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | |
| Primary care doctor | $0 copay |
| Specialist | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Other health care professional | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Additional telehealth services | $0 copay |
| Preventive care | |
| Medicare-covered preventive services | $0 copay |
| Annual physical exam | $0 copay |
| Kidney disease education | $0 copay(referral required) |
| Glaucoma screening | $0 copay |
| Diabetes self-management training | $0 copay |
| Diagnostic tests, labs and imaging | |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Lab services | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Diagnostic radiology (e.g. MRI, CT) | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Therapeutic radiology | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient x-rays | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Emergency and urgent care | |
| Emergency room | $150 copay |
| Urgent care | $0–$20 copay |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | $0 copay |
| Worldwide urgent care | $0 copay |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | $0 copay |
| Hospital care | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | $0 per day for days 91–999 (additional days)(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient hospital services | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient observation | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient blood services | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Skilled nursing and home health | |
| Skilled nursing facility | $0 per day for days 1–20; $100 per day for days 21–100(authorization and referral required) |
| Home health care | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Kidney dialysis | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Occupational therapy | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Mental health and substance use | |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital stay | $0 per stay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient mental health, individual session | $0–$25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient mental health, group session | $15 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Psychiatrist, individual session | $0–$25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Psychiatrist, group session | $15 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Partial hospitalization | $55 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Intensive outpatient program | $55 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient substance use, individual session | $0–$25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient substance use, group session | $15 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Opioid treatment program | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Ambulance and transportation | |
| Ground ambulance | $200 copay(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | $200 copay(authorization required) |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Medical equipment and supplies | |
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Chiropractic, acupuncture and foot care | |
| Chiropractic (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Routine chiropractic care | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Acupuncture | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Foot exams and treatment (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Routine foot care | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Preventive dental plan limit | $2,000 plan limit every year |
| Oral exams | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Cleanings | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Fluoride treatment | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Dental x-rays | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other diagnostic dental services | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Other preventive dental services | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Endodontics (root canals) | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Implants | Not covered |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | 50% coinsurance(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Vision? | |
| Eye exam (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Routine eye exam | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear after cataract surgery (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear plan limit | $200 plan limit every two years |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | Not covered |
| Eyeglass lenses | $0–$153 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglass frames | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyewear upgrades | Not covered |
| Hearing? | |
| Hearing exam (Medicare-covered) | $0 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Routine hearing exam | $0 copay(authorization and referral required, limits apply) |
| Hearing aid fitting and evaluation | Not covered |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $199–$1,249 copay(authorization required, limits apply) |
| Hearing aids, inner ear | Not covered |
| Hearing aids, outer ear | Not covered |
| Hearing aids, over the ear | Not covered |
| Medicare Part B drugs | |
| Part B insulin | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Chemotherapy and radiation drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Other Part B drugs | 0%–20% coinsurance(authorization required, step therapy may apply) |
| Other extra benefits? | |
| Over-the-counter (OTC) allowance | Covered (allowance not stated) |
| Meals after a hospital stay or for a chronic condition | Not covered |
| Fitness benefit | $0 copay |
| Health education | Not covered |
| Nutritional / dietary benefit | Not covered |
| Extra smoking and tobacco cessation counseling | Not covered |
| Enhanced disease management | Not covered |
| Telemonitoring | Not covered |
| Remote access technologies (web/phone, nurse line) | Not covered |
| Home and bathroom safety devices | $0 copay |
| Counseling services | Not covered |
| In-home safety assessment | Not covered |
| Personal emergency response system (PERS) | Not covered |
| Medical nutrition therapy | Not covered |
| Post-discharge in-home medication reconciliation | Not covered |
| Re-admission prevention | Not covered |
| Wigs for hair loss from chemotherapy | Not covered |
| Weight management programs | Not covered |
| Alternative therapies | Not covered |
| Therapeutic massage | Not covered |
| Adult day health services | Not covered |
| Home-based palliative care | Not covered |
| In-home support services | Not covered |
| Support for caregivers | Not covered |
In-network cost-sharing as the plan filed it with CMS (CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files, CY2026). A range means the cost depends on the service or setting. Rows the filing does not state are left out rather than guessed. Contact the plan for the full Evidence of Coverage.
Drug tiers — preferred pharmacy, initial coverage
| Tier | Cost-sharing |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3 | 22% |
| Tier 4 | 44% |
| Tier 5 | 29% |
Rx cost-sharing by coverage phase
| Tier | 30-day supply | 90-day supply | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | Preferred | Standard | Mail Order | |
| Initial deductible phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Initial coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | n/a | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | 22% | 22% | n/a | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | 44% | 44% | 44% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | 29% | 29% | 29% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Catastrophic coverage phase | ||||||
| Tier 1: Preferred Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 2: Generic | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 3: Preferred Brand | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 4: Non-Preferred Drug | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tier 5: Specialty Tier | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Benefits in plain text
UHC Complete Care CA-18P (HMO-POS C-SNP) (H0543-217-0) is a 2026 HMO-POS C-SNP Medicare Advantage plan offered by UnitedHealthcare, available to residents of Los Angeles County, CA.
The monthly premium is $0.00 (Part C and Part D together).
With full Extra Help (the Low-Income Subsidy), the total monthly premium is $0.00.
There is no in-network deductible for health services.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $800.00.
The drug deductible is $355.00. Tier 1 and 2 exempt.
It is a special needs plan (Chronic-condition SNP).
The plan's formulary lists 3,594 drugs.
At a preferred pharmacy in the initial coverage phase, a 30-day supply costs tier 1: $0.00; tier 2: $0.00; tier 3: 22%; tier 4: 44%; tier 5: 29%.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H0543) an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Email a copy of the plan benefit details
Plan facts come from the CMS quarterly prescription drug plan public use files; the premium split, Extra Help premium, MOOP and plan type from the CMS Landscape file; the Part B giveback and health benefits from the CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files.