AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 (HMO-POS) Medicare Advantage Plan H5253-241 • 2027
- Monthly Premium
- $0.00Plus Part B premium.
- Medical Deductible
- $0.00
- Maximum Out-of-Pocket
- $9850.00In-network
- Part B Giveback
- −$170.00 reduction
- Prescription Coverage
- Not Included
- Additional Benefits
- Dental, Vision, Hearing
- Service Area
- See List
- Total Enrollment
- 0 beneficiaries
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 (HMO-POS) Introduction
CMS Plan ID H5253-241 identifies AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2, a Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plan offered by UnitedHealthcare. The plan uses a Health Maintenance Organization with a Point of Service (HMO-POS) provider network and comes without prescription drug coverage. Its costs for the 2027 plan year include a $0.00 monthly premium, $0.00 medical deductible, and $9850.00 in-network maximum out-of-pocket.
Plan Benefits
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 has cost-sharing, meaning there are out-of-pocket costs when receiving covered healthcare services. The tables below detail the most common in-network out-of-pocket expenses for plan H5253-241.
Compare 2027 plan benefits with 2026.
Office Visits
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary care | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Specialist | In-network: $0-$60 copay | Coming soon |
Preventive and Wellness Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual wellness exam | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Telehealth benefit | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Routine chiropractic | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Fitness benefits | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Health education | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Counseling services | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Over-the-counter drug benefits | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Health transportation (non-emergency) | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Diagnostic, Lab, and Imaging Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiology services | In-network: $0-$320 copay | Coming soon |
| Lab services | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Outpatient x-rays | In-network: $30 copay | Coming soon |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | In-network: $50 copay | Coming soon |
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency room care | $115 copay | Coming soon |
| Worldwide emergency care | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Urgent care | $0-$40 copay | Coming soon |
| Inpatient hospital care | In-network: Tier 1 $490 per day for days 1-5 $0 per day for days 6-90 $0 per stay |
Coming soon |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | In-network: Tier 1 $0 per day for days 1-20 $221 per day for days 21-100 |
Coming soon |
| Ground ambulance | In-network: $350 copay | Coming soon |
Mental Health Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient individual therapy | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Outpatient group therapy | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Inpatient psychiatric hospital care | In-network: Tier 1 $490 per day for days 1-5 $0 per day for days 6-90 $0 per stay |
Coming soon |
Rehabilitation Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy and speech and language therapy | In-network: $55 copay | Coming soon |
| Occupational therapy | In-network: $35 copay | Coming soon |
Medical Equipment and Supplies
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes supplies | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Durable medical equipment | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Prosthetics | In-network: 20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
Medicare Part B Drugs
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
| Other Part B drugs (Medicare-covered) | In-network: 0%-20% coinsurance | Coming soon |
Dental Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | In-network: $0 copay Out-of-network: $0 copay |
Coming soon |
| Dental x-rays | In-network: $0 copay Out-of-network: $0 copay |
Coming soon |
| Cleaning | In-network: $0 copay Out-of-network: $0 copay |
Coming soon |
| Periodontics | In-network: 50% coinsurance Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
Coming soon |
| Endodontics | In-network: 50% coinsurance Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
Coming soon |
| Restorative services | In-network: 50% coinsurance Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
Coming soon |
| Implant services | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Orthodontics | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Oral/Maxillofacial surgery | In-network: 50% coinsurance Out-of-network: 50% coinsurance |
Coming soon |
Vision Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Routine eye exam | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Contact lenses | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Eyeglass frames only | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Eyeglass lenses only | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Upgrades | Not covered | Coming soon |
Hearing Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing exam | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| Fitting/evaluation | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Prescription hearing aids | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
| OTC hearing aids | Not covered | Coming soon |
Additional and Special Needs Services
| Covered Service | 2027 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult day health services | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Home-based palliative care | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Personal emergency response system | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Weight management programs | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Wigs for chemotherapy-related hair loss | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Alternative therapies | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Massage therapy | Not covered | Coming soon |
| Home/bathroom safety devices | In-network: $0 copay | Coming soon |
Certain preventive services are covered 100% by AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 as a Part B benefit.
Prescription Drug Coverage
This plan does not include a Medicare Part D plan for prescriptions.
CMS 5-Star Performance Ratings (Contract ID: H5253)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D prescription drug plans each year using a 5-star system. These ratings measure plan performance in areas such as preventive care, management of chronic conditions, and member experience.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 2027 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 |
Contact Information for UnitedHealthcare
- Website
- UnitedHealthcare Plan Page
- Providers
- UnitedHealthcare Providers Page
- Formulary
- UnitedHealthcare Formulary Page
- Pharmacy
- UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy Page
- New Member Health Plan Help
- (800)555-5757
- New Member Health Plan TTY
- 711
Enrollment status and eligibility information are available through the Social Security Administration. Additional information about Medicare Advantage is available at Medicare.gov.
Plan Availability
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 (H5253-241-0) is available in the following locations:
Illinois Counties Served
Iowa Counties Served
- Benton
- Black Hawk
- Boone
- Buena Vista
- Butler
- Calhoun
- Carroll
- Cedar
- Cerro Gordo
- Clay
- Clayton
- Clinton
- Crawford
- Dallas
- Delaware
- Des Moines
- Dickinson
- Dubuque
- Emmet
- Fayette
- Floyd
- Franklin
- Grundy
- Hamilton
- Hancock
- Hardin
- Humboldt
- Iowa
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Johnson
- Jones
- Keokuk
- Kossuth
- Lee
- Linn
- Louisa
- Madison
- Marshall
- Muscatine
- Palo Alto
- Pocahontas
- Polk
- Poweshiek
- Sac
- Scott
- Story
- Tama
- Warren
- Washington
- Webster
- Winnebago
- Wright
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about this plan (click to open).
Frequently Asked Questions About AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2 (HMO-POS)
How much does plan H5253-241 cost per month?
The plan’s monthly premium is $0.00 for 2027. The Part B premium is not included.
What is the annual out-of-pocket maximum (MOOP) for this plan?
The annual in-network MOOP is $9850.00 for 2027. After this limit is reached, covered in-network services are fully paid.
What is the current enrollment for AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IA-MA2?
The plan has 0 enrolled beneficiaries according to CMS.
What is the prescription drug deductible for 2027?
For 2027, the prescription drug deductible is $0.00.
Medicare Plan Data Sources and Methodology
| Data Source | Publisher | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Source Files | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Medicare Part C & D Performance | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Plan Benefits Package | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
| Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | October 5, 2026 |
Data sources and methodology documentation.
| Publisher | Reference | Last Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare (official source) | http://UHC.com/Medicare | October 4, 2026 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans | 25 May, 2025 |
| NCOA.org | 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You | 25 May, 2025 |
| Medicare.gov | Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage | 25 May, 2025 |
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