UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 (PPO) Medicare Advantage Plan R3444-012 • 2026 • Hickory County, MO
UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 is a Medicare Advantage Regional PPO plan offered by UnitedHealthcare for the 2026 plan year. It is identified by CMS Plan ID R3444-012 and uses a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) provider network. The plan comes with prescription drug coverage.
UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 Overview
Plan Overview for
R3444-012-0
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| CMS Plan ID: |
R3444-012-0
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| Plan Type: | Regional PPO |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Monthly Premium: |
$106.00
Plus your Medicare Part B premium. |
| Medical Deductible: | $0.00 |
| Maximum Out-of-Pocket: | $9250.00 (In-Network) |
| Part B Give Back: | Not offered |
| Prescription Drug Coverage: | Enhanced, $600.00 deductible |
| Additional Benefits: | Dental, Vision, Hearing |
| Service Area: | Hickory County, MO |
| Enrollment (Nationwide): | 1,654 beneficiaries |
| Enrollment (CMS – Local) | 0 beneficiaries in Hickory County |
| Provided By: | UnitedHealthcare |
Coverage Overview for UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002
This MAPD PPO Medicare Advantage plan includes Medicare Part A and Part B services along with integrated prescription drug coverage. The monthly premium is $106.00, and the plan allows access to Medicare-approved providers, with lower costs when using in-network providers. The annual Part D deductible is $600.00.
Primary care visits have a $0 copay | Out-of-network: $20 copay, and specialist visits come with a $0-$55 copay | Out-of-network: $55 copay. Urgent care services carry a $0-$40 copay, and ground ambulance transportation is $290 copay | Out-of-network: $290 copay. These costs apply toward the annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit of $9250.00. After this limit is reached, in-network services are fully covered.
This plan is recognized by CMS under Plan ID R3444-012. Cost-sharing details are outlined below.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 includes cost-sharing, which refers to out-of-pocket expenses for covered healthcare services. The table below outlines the most common in-network out-of-pocket costs associated with plan R3444-012.
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 includes a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Plan type and coverage level are defined by CMS and may vary between basic and enhanced benefit designs.
This plan includes an enhanced benefit Medicare Part D plan (PDP), providing coverage beyond the standard CMS-defined minimum.
Prescription Drug Plan Premium
The Part D prescription drug plan premium is included in the overall Medicare Advantage plan cost. Additional adjustments may apply through the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra Help, administered by Social Security. LIS benefits are separate from Medicare Advantage coverage.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $73.20 |
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| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $73.20 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy: | $43.03 |
| Low-Income Premium Subsidy Paid by CMS: | $29.10 |
| Low-Income Subsidy Premium: | $44.10 |
For more details, visit the Social Security Extra Help program.
Prescription Drug Plan Deductible
This plan has a $600.00 annual Part D deductible. You'll pay this deductible at the pharmacy before UnitedHealthcare starts contributing towards your prescription costs.
Prescription Drug Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
Beyond premiums and deductibles, UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 may have additional costs at pharmacies. The table below outlines out-of-pocket expenses by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order |
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| Preferred Generic | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Generic | $0.00 copay | Coming soon |
| Preferred Brand | 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 35% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Specialty Tier | 26% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| *Deductible does not apply. | ||
CMS 5-Star Ratings
CMS evaluates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans annually using a 5-star rating system. Ratings reflect performance in preventive care, chronic condition management, and member experience.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
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| 2026 Overall Rating | |
| Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines | |
| Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions | |
| Member Experience with Health Plan | |
| Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance | |
| Health Plan Customer Service | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
What is the monthly premium for UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 (Regional PPO)?
The 2026 monthly premium is $106.00. The Medicare Part B premium is paid separately.
What is the in-network MOOP for plan R3444-012?
For 2026, the in-network maximum out-of-pocket is $9250.00. The plan pays 100% of covered in-network services beyond this amount.
What is the star rating for plan R3444-012 in 2026?
For 2026, plan R3444-012 has a CMS star rating of ★3.0 out of 5 stars.
What is the total enrollment for plan R3444-012?
Total enrollment is 1,654 beneficiaries based on the latest CMS data.
Is there a Part D deductible for this plan?
The Part D deductible is $600.00.
Contact Information for UnitedHealthcare
| Contact Type | Details |
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| Website: | UnitedHealthcare Plan Page |
| New Members: | 1-800-555-5757 |
| Existing Members: | 1-877-370-3207 |
| Plan Address: | P.O. Box 30770 | Salt Lake City, UT 84130 |
Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at medicare.gov.
| Data Source | Publisher | Last Accessed |
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| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | September 8, 2026 |
Data sources and methodology documentation.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
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| UnitedHealthcare (official source) | http://UHC.com/Medicare | October 13, 2025 |
| CMS.gov | Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Joining a plan | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Your coverage options | 25 May, 2025 |
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