AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO)

Benefits Summary and Overview

This page is a benefits summary and overview of key plan information for AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO). The information on this page is a summary only.

For a complete listing of all available benefits and cost information on AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) in 2025, please refer to our full plan details page.

This summary reflects 2025 plan information. Where this plan continues in 2027, the full plan details page links to its 2027 benefits and costs.

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) is a PPO plan offered by UnitedHealth Group, Inc. available for the 2025 plan year to people living in Select Counties in Colorado. This plan received an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in 2025.

It's important to know that AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan with drug coverage. That means that this plan covers both medical services and prescription drugs.

Overview IconKey Plan Facts

Below are a few key facts and commonly-asked questions about AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO).

Plan Costs:

The cost of a Medicare Advantage Plan is made up of four main parts.

  • First, the monthly premium — the amount you pay every month.
  • Second, the deductible — the amount you pay out of pocket for covered services before the plan starts paying.
  • Third, the copayments and coinsurance — the amounts you pay out of pocket for covered services, usually after meeting the deductible (if applicable). Copays are fixed dollar amounts; coinsurance is a percentage of the cost.
  • Fourth, the Out-of-Pocket Maximum — the maximum amount you could have to pay out of pocket in a year. This may be different for in-network and out-of-network services.

For AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO), the main costs are as follows:

Monthly Premium

The Monthly Premium for this plan is $0.00. This is the amount you must pay every month.

This plan does not come with a Part B Premium reduction. You must continue to pay your Part B premium.

Deductibles

This plan does not have a health deductible. Your insurance coverage on covered health services will start immediately.

This plan has a $420.00 drug deductible that applies only to drugs in certain tiers. You pay this amount toward covered prescriptions in those tiers before the plan's cost sharing begins; drugs in the other tiers are not subject to the deductible. See the full plan details page for the tier table.

Out-of-Pocket Maximums

This plan has a Maximum Out-Of-Pocket cost of $7550.00 for in-network services. You will pay copays, coinsurance, and deductibles toward this amount. Once your out-of-pocket costs reach $7550.00 for in-network covered services, the plan will pay 100% of in-network covered costs for the rest of the year.

This plan has a Maximum Out-Of-Pocket cost of $14000.00 (in-network and out-of-network combined). You will pay copays, coinsurance, and deductibles toward this amount. Once your out-of-pocket costs reach $14000.00 for covered services, the plan will pay 100% of covered costs for the rest of the year.

You can see below for the coinsurance and specific copayments for in the Additional Benefits section below, or refer to our Plan Details page for more details.

Common Services:

Doctor Visits:

Regular visits to your primary care doctor are covered and will have a copay of $0.00 and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance).

Specialist Visits:

Visits to specialists are covered and will have a copay of $0.00 - $55.00 and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Specialist visits may require a referral from your primary care doctor or prior authorization.

Emergency Room:

Trips to the Emergency Room are covered, and will have a copay of $110.00 and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

Urgent Care:

Trips to Urgent Care are covered and will have a copay of $0.00 - $45.00 and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

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Drug Coverage IconDrug Coverage

The AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan has a $420.00 deductible for prescription drugs. After the deductible, you will pay a copay or coinsurance depending on the drug tier and the pharmacy you use. For example, if you use a standard pharmacy, you'll pay a $10 copay for preferred generic drugs, $47 for standard generic drugs, and $100 for preferred brand drugs. Non-preferred drugs have a 28% coinsurance. After your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $2000.00, you pay nothing for Medicare Part D covered drugs.

Additional Benefits IconAdditional Benefits

The AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan offers comprehensive coverage, including inpatient hospital stays with a copay, outpatient services with varying copays, and emergency services with a $110 copay. You'll also find coverage for preventive services, primary care with no copay, and a range of vision and dental benefits. This plan provides coverage for home health services with no copay, and skilled nursing facility stays with a copay after the first 20 days. However, it's important to note that certain services like cardiac rehabilitation, acupuncture, and some dental services are not covered.

Inpatient Hospital See details

Inpatient hospital services are covered, with a copay of $325 per day for days 1-5 and no copay for days 6-90 for acute care. Additional days for inpatient hospital acute care have no copay for days 91-999, while non-Medicare covered stays and upgrades for inpatient hospital acute are not covered. For inpatient hospital psychiatric care, there is a copay of $325 per day for days 1-4 and no copay for days 5-90, while additional days and non-Medicare covered stays are not covered.

Outpatient Services See details

Outpatient Services includes coverage for all outpatient hospital services, observation services, ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services, outpatient substance abuse services, and outpatient blood services. Outpatient hospital services have a copay between $0 and $325, observation services have a $325 copay, outpatient substance abuse individual sessions have a copay between $0 and $25, and group sessions have a $15 copay, and outpatient blood services have no copay.

Partial Hospitalization See details

Partial Hospitalization is covered, but requires prior authorization. You will have a $55 copay for this service.

Ambulance and Transportation Services See details

Ambulance and Transportation Services are covered by AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO). Ground and Air Ambulance Services have a $290 copay, with no coinsurance, while Transportation Services to health-related locations are not covered.

Emergency Services See details

Emergency Services, Urgently Needed Services, and Worldwide Emergency Services are covered by the AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan. Emergency Services have a $110 copay, while Urgently Needed Services have a copay between $0-$45; all other services have no copay.

Primary Care See details

The AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan covers primary care physician services with no copay, chiropractic services with a $15 copay, occupational therapy services with a copay between $0 and $25, and physician specialist services with a copay between $0 and $55. Mental health specialty services, podiatry services, other health care professional services, psychiatric services, physical therapy and speech-language pathology services, additional telehealth benefits, and opioid treatment program services are also covered, with varying copays depending on the specific service. However, routine chiropractic care is not covered.

Preventive Services See details

Preventive Services include coverage for Medicare-covered services with no copay, including an annual physical exam with no copay. Other preventive services are covered, including glaucoma screening, diabetes self-management training, barium enemas, digital rectal exams, and EKG following a Welcome Visit, all with no copay.

Hearing Services See details

Hearing Services includes hearing exams with no copay, and routine hearing exams once per year with no copay. Prescription hearing aids and OTC hearing aids are not covered, and fitting/evaluation for hearing aids is also not covered.

Vision Services See details

Vision Services includes eye exams with no copay, and eyewear benefits that include contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, and eyeglass frames. Eyeglass lenses may have a copay between $0 and $153, while contact lenses and eyeglass frames have no copay. Eyeglasses (lenses and frames) and upgrades are not covered, but there is a combined maximum of $200 for all eyewear every two years.

Dental Services See details

Dental Services are covered, with a 20% coinsurance for Medicare Dental Services. Oral exams, dental x-rays, prophylaxis (cleaning), fluoride treatment, and other preventive dental services are covered with no copay. Orthodontic Services, Restorative Services, Adjunctive General Services, Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics (removable and fixed), Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Implant Services, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Orthodontics are not covered.

Home Infusion bundled Services See details

Home Infusion bundled Services are covered, but require prior authorization. For Medicare Part B Insulin Drugs, there is a $35 copay with a coinsurance between 0% and 20%. For Medicare Part B Chemotherapy/Radiation Drugs and Other Medicare Part B Drugs, there is a coinsurance between 0% and 20%.

Dialysis Services See details

Dialysis Services are covered under the AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan, but require prior authorization. The coinsurance for Dialysis Services is between 20% and 20%.

Medical Equipment See details

Medical Equipment is covered, including durable medical equipment, prosthetic devices, medical supplies, and diabetic equipment. Durable medical equipment has a 20% coinsurance with authorization required. Prosthetic devices and medical supplies have a 20% coinsurance, while diabetic supplies have no copay, and diabetic therapeutic shoes/inserts have a 20% coinsurance.

Diagnostic and Radiological Services See details

Diagnostic and Radiological Services are covered by the AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan. Diagnostic Procedures/Tests have a $40 copay, while Lab Services have no copay. Diagnostic Radiological Services have a copay of up to $210, Therapeutic Radiological Services have a copay of $80, and Outpatient X-Ray Services have a $25 copay.

Home Health Services See details

Home Health Services are covered by the AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan with no copay and no coinsurance, but Additional Hours of Care and Personal Care Services are not covered.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services See details

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services are not covered by the AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan. Prior authorization is required for these services.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) See details

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services are covered by AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO), but require prior authorization. There is no copay for days 1-20, and a $203 copay for days 21-100. Additional days beyond Medicare-covered, and non-Medicare-covered SNF stays are not covered.

Other Services See details

The AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0006 (PPO) plan does not cover acupuncture, over-the-counter items, meal benefits, or dual eligible SNPs with highly integrated services. Additionally, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services, Private Duty Nursing Services, Case Management (Long Term Care), Institution for Mental Disease Services for Individuals 65 or Older, Services in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Case Management, Tobacco Cessation Counseling for Pregnant Women, Freestanding Birth Center Services, Respiratory Care Services, Family Planning Services, Nursing Home Services, Home and Community Based Services, Personal Care Services, and Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services are not covered.

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