AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC 2026 Medicare Part D Plan
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan offered by UnitedHealthcare® for the 2026 plan year. This plan provides outpatient prescription drug coverage, with costs based on monthly premiums, an annual deductible, and tiered cost-sharing for medications.
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| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC: Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S5921-391 |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $139.20 |
| Annual Deductible: | $130.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Yes |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | UnitedHealthcare® |
Drug Coverage Costs
In addition to the monthly premium, AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC may include a deductible and tier-based cost-sharing for medications. The sections below outline how prescription drug costs are applied under this plan.
Monthly Premium
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC has a monthly premium that contributes to the total cost of coverage. The table below shows the premium amount for the 2026 plan year.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $104.70 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $34.50 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $139.20 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $35.66 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $35.70 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $103.50 |
Eligible beneficiaries may qualify for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), or “Extra Help,” to lower prescription drug costs. Learn more on the Social Security Extra Help page.
Annual Deductible
The annual deductible for AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is $130.00. You are responsible for this cost before the plan shares prescription drug expenses.
Prescription Drug Cost Sharing
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC uses tier-based copayments or coinsurance for covered drugs. Costs apply after any deductible and vary by medication tier. See the table below for details.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | $5.00 | $0.00 | |
| Generic | $10.00 | $0.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | $47.00 | $0.00 | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 40.00% | 45.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 33.00% | 33.00% | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Star Ratings
Medicare assigns star ratings to Part D plans on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 stars representing the highest quality. Ratings are based on measures such as customer service, member experience, and drug safety. The table below shows the rating for AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC.
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Plan Rating | |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Formulary: | UnitedHealthcare® Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | UnitedHealthcare® Pharmacy Page |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (800)753-8004 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed May 2, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- UnitedHealthcare® (official source), http://AARPMedicarePlans.com — Last accessed April 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Drug coverage (part D)" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "How Part D works with other insurance" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Costs for Medicare drug coverage" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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