AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA1P (HMO-POS)
Available to residents of Kern County, CA for 2027. Contract H0543, plan 121, segment 0.
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2027 drug-by-drug coverage is not published by CMS yet. The drug lookup covers 2026, whose formulary is live.
New for 2027. This plan has no 2026 predecessor in the CMS crosswalk. Every CA plan’s 2026–2027 changes →
Plan details
| Monthly premium (Part C + D) | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| — medical (Part C) part | $0.00 |
| — drug (Part D) part | —? |
| Part B premium reduction (giveback) | $25.00 a month?You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Health plan deductible (in-network) | None |
| In-network out-of-pocket maximum | $5,900.00? |
| Drug deductible | this plan has no drug coverage |
| Plan type | HMO-POS? |
| Contract / plan | H0543-121-0 |
| Offered by | UnitedHealthcare |
| Parent organization | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
| Pharmacy search | AARPMedicarePlans.com |
| Member services | (800)555-5757TTY 711 |
CMS star ratings
- Overall
- 3 out of 5 stars for Overall
- Health plan (Part C)
- 3.5 out of 5 stars for Health plan (Part C)
- Drug plan (Part D)
- 3 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–$25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Other health care professional | $0–$25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Additional telehealth services | Not covered |
| 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–$320 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 | $130 copay |
| Urgent care | $0–$50 copay |
| Worldwide emergency coverage | Not covered |
| Worldwide urgent care | Not covered |
| Worldwide emergency transportation | Not covered |
| Hospital care | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | $295 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90; $0 per day for days 91–999 (additional days)(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient hospital services | $0–$295 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Outpatient observation | $295 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Ambulatory surgical center | $0–$245 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; $221 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 | $25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Physical therapy and speech-language therapy | $25 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 | $295 per day for days 1–5; $0 per day for days 6–90(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 | $290 copay(authorization required) |
| Air ambulance | $290 copay(authorization required) |
| Transportation to plan-approved locations | Not covered |
| Medical equipment and supplies | |
| Durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, oxygen) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Prosthetics (e.g. braces, artificial limbs) | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Medical supplies | 20% coinsurance(authorization required) |
| Diabetes supplies | $0 copay(authorization required) |
| Diabetic therapeutic shoes or inserts | 20% coinsurance(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) | $25 copay(authorization and referral required) |
| Routine foot care | Not covered |
| Dental? | |
| Medicare-covered dental services | 20% coinsurance(authorization and referral required) |
| 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 | Optional supplemental benefit (extra premium) |
| Other preventive dental services | $0 copay(limits apply) |
| Restorative services (fillings, crowns) | Not covered |
| Endodontics (root canals) | Not covered |
| Periodontics (gum disease) | Not covered |
| Dentures and other removable prosthodontics | Not covered |
| Maxillofacial prosthetics | Not covered |
| Implants | Not covered |
| Bridges and other fixed prosthodontics | Not covered |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery | Not covered |
| Orthodontics | Not covered |
| Adjunctive general services | Not covered |
| 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 | $250 plan limit every two years |
| Contact lenses | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglasses (frames and lenses) | $0 copay(referral required, limits apply) |
| Eyeglass lenses | Not covered |
| Eyeglass frames | Not covered |
| 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 aid plan limit | $1,000 plan limit every year |
| Hearing aids (all types) | $0 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 | Not covered |
| 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 | Not covered |
| 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, CY2027). 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.
Star rating measures
| Measure | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests and Vaccines | ||
| Breast Cancer Screening · C01 | 4 out of 5 stars for Breast Cancer Screening | 4 out of 5 stars for Breast Cancer Screening |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening · C02 | 4 out of 5 stars for Colorectal Cancer Screening | 4 out of 5 stars for Colorectal Cancer Screening |
| Annual Flu Vaccine · C03 | 4 out of 5 stars for Annual Flu Vaccine | 3 out of 5 stars for Annual Flu Vaccine |
| Improving or Maintaining Physical Health · C04 | 3 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Physical Health | 2 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Physical Health |
| Improving or Maintaining Mental Health · C05 | 2 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Mental Health | 4 out of 5 stars for Improving or Maintaining Mental Health |
| Monitoring Physical Activity · C06 | 4 out of 5 stars for Monitoring Physical Activity | 4 out of 5 stars for Monitoring Physical Activity |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | ||
| Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management · C07 | 4 out of 5 stars for Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management | 4 out of 5 stars for Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management |
| Care for Older Adults – Medication Review · C08 | 5 out of 5 stars for Care for Older Adults – Medication Review | 5 out of 5 stars for Care for Older Adults – Medication Review |
| Care for Older Adults - Functional Status Assessment · C09 | 5 out of 5 stars for Care for Older Adults - Functional Status Assessment | new measure |
| Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture · C10 | 4 out of 5 stars for Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture | 4 out of 5 stars for Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a Fracture |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam · C11 | 4 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 5 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Eye Exam |
| Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled · C12 | 5 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled | 4 out of 5 stars for Diabetes Care – Blood Sugar Controlled |
| Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes · C13 | 4 out of 5 stars for Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes | 5 out of 5 stars for Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure · C14 | 4 out of 5 stars for Controlling High Blood Pressure | 4 out of 5 stars for Controlling High Blood Pressure |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling · C15 | 2 out of 5 stars for Reducing the Risk of Falling | 3 out of 5 stars for Reducing the Risk of Falling |
| Improving Bladder Control · C16 | 3 out of 5 stars for Improving Bladder Control | 3 out of 5 stars for Improving Bladder Control |
| Plan All-Cause Readmissions · C17 | 4 out of 5 stars for Plan All-Cause Readmissions | 2 out of 5 stars for Plan All-Cause Readmissions |
| Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease · C18 | 3 out of 5 stars for Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease | 3 out of 5 stars for Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease |
| Transitions of Care · C19 | 2 out of 5 stars for Transitions of Care | 2 out of 5 stars for Transitions of Care |
| Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions · C20 | 2 out of 5 stars for Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions | 2 out of 5 stars for Follow-up after Emergency Department Visit for People with Multiple High-Risk Chronic Conditions |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | ||
| Getting Needed Care · C21 | 2 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Care | 4 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Care |
| Getting Appointments and Care Quickly · C22 | not enough data | 4 out of 5 stars for Getting Appointments and Care Quickly |
| Customer Service · C23 | not enough data | 3 out of 5 stars for Customer Service |
| Rating of Health Care Quality · C24 | 2 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Care Quality | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Care Quality |
| Rating of Health Plan · C25 | 3 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Plan | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Health Plan |
| Care Coordination · C26 | 2 out of 5 stars for Care Coordination | 1 out of 5 stars for Care Coordination |
| Member Complaints and Changes in the Health Plan's Performance | ||
| Complaints about the Health Plan · C27 | 4 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Health Plan | 4 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Health Plan |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan · C28 | 4 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 4 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan |
| Health Plan Quality Improvement · C29 | 2 out of 5 stars for Health Plan Quality Improvement | 5 out of 5 stars for Health Plan Quality Improvement |
| Health Plan Customer Service | ||
| Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals · C30 | 4 out of 5 stars for Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals | 5 out of 5 stars for Plan Makes Timely Decisions about Appeals |
| Reviewing Appeals Decisions · C31 | 4 out of 5 stars for Reviewing Appeals Decisions | 4 out of 5 stars for Reviewing Appeals Decisions |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability · C32 | 5 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability |
| DD1: Drug Plan Customer Service | ||
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability · D01 | 5 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 5 out of 5 stars for Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability |
| DD2: Member Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan’s Performance | ||
| Complaints about the Drug Plan · D02 | 4 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Drug Plan | 4 out of 5 stars for Complaints about the Drug Plan |
| Members Choosing to Leave the Plan · D03 | 4 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan | 4 out of 5 stars for Members Choosing to Leave the Plan |
| Drug Plan Quality Improvement · D04 | 1 out of 5 stars for Drug Plan Quality Improvement | 5 out of 5 stars for Drug Plan Quality Improvement |
| DD3: Member Experience with the Drug Plan | ||
| Rating of Drug Plan · D05 | 3 out of 5 stars for Rating of Drug Plan | 4 out of 5 stars for Rating of Drug Plan |
| Getting Needed Prescription Drugs · D06 | 2 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Prescription Drugs | 4 out of 5 stars for Getting Needed Prescription Drugs |
| DD4: Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing | ||
| MPF Price Accuracy · D07 | 5 out of 5 stars for MPF Price Accuracy | 5 out of 5 stars for MPF Price Accuracy |
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications · D08 | 3 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 3 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications |
| Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) · D09 | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists) |
| Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) · D10 | 3 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) | 4 out of 5 stars for Medication Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins) |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) · D11 | 4 out of 5 stars for Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 4 out of 5 stars for Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) |
| Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines (COB) · D12 | 4 out of 5 stars for Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines (COB) | new measure |
| Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults (Poly-ACH) · D13 | 4 out of 5 stars for Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults (Poly-ACH) | new measure |
Measures are paired between the two years by name, not by the C/D number: CMS reuses those numbers, and in 2027 nineteen of them refer to a different measure than they did in 2026. A measure introduced for 2027 has no 2026 score to show. Published per contract — every plan under H0543 shares it.
Also available in 5 other CA counties
Benefits in plain text
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CA-MA1P (HMO-POS) (H0543-121-0) is a 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage health plan without drug coverage offered by UnitedHealthcare, available to residents of Kern County, CA.
The monthly premium is $0.00.
The plan reduces the member's Medicare Part B premium by $25.00 a month (a "giveback"); the Part B premium itself must still be paid.
There is no in-network deductible for health services.
Its in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $5,900.00.
CMS gives the plan's contract (H0543) an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
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Plan facts come from the CMS plan Landscape file and the CMS plan benefit package (PBP) files.