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: | S5921-413 |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $165.40 |
| Annual Deductible: | $130.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Yes |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | UnitedHealthcare® |
Prescription Drug Costs
AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC uses a standard Part D cost structure that may include a deductible and tiered copayments or coinsurance. The tables below summarize typical cost-sharing for covered drugs.
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: | $131.10 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $34.30 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $165.40 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $12.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $12.00 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $153.40 |
The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also known as “Extra Help,” provides financial assistance with Medicare Part D costs for qualifying individuals. See the SSA Extra Help page for details.
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
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
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, "How to get prescription drug coverage" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "What Medicare Part D drug plans cover" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Costs for Medicare drug coverage" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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