AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC 2026 Medicare Part D Plan
The Medicare Part D plan AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is offered by UnitedHealthcare® for the 2026 plan year. It covers prescription drugs with costs structured around premiums, a deductible, and tier-based copayments or coinsurance.
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| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC: Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S5921-409 |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $97.50 |
| Annual Deductible: | $130.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Yes |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | UnitedHealthcare® |
Plan Drug Costs
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC includes prescription drug costs beyond the monthly premium, such as a deductible and tier-based copayments or coinsurance. The tables below show how costs are structured for covered medications under this plan.
Monthly Premium
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC includes a monthly premium for prescription drug coverage. The premium amount for the 2026 plan year is shown below.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $66.60 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $30.90 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $97.50 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $16.95 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $17.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $80.50 |
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 2026 Medicare Part D deductible for AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is $130.00. You pay this amount before UnitedHealthcare® begins covering prescription drug costs.
Drug Tier Costs
Cost-sharing for AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC is based on drug tiers, with copayments or coinsurance applied to each tier. The table below summarizes typical out-of-pocket costs.
| 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
CMS evaluates Medicare Part D plans each year using a 5-star rating system. Ratings reflect plan performance across key measures, including service, satisfaction, and medication safety. See the rating for AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC below.
| 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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "What's Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D)?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Costs for Medicare drug coverage" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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