AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-8 (HMO-POS)
The AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-8 (HMO-POS) is a 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan from UnitedHealthcare with a $0 monthly premium and a 3.5-star CMS rating. It may include allowances for vision. It's available in 1 county across 1 state.
Reviewed by the Medicare Advocates team · 2026 plan year · sourced from CMS data
Offered in 1 county across 1 state
- Monthly premium$0
- Overall star rating3.5 / 5
- In-network max out-of-pocket$5,500
- Vision$150
2026 plan-year figures (premium, star rating, MOOP) from the CMS Landscape file; allowance amounts from CMS PBP data. Amounts vary by plan; not all plans offer all benefits.
What the AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-8 (HMO-POS) plan may include
- Vision: up to $150 per year in plan allowance (2026).
Costs & coverage detail
Annual Part D drug deductible: $440 (2026).
Doctor visits
- Primary care visit$0
- Specialist visit$0–$50 copay
Emergency & urgent care
- Emergency room$130 copay
- Urgent care$0–$50 copay
Tests, labs & imaging
- Lab services$0
- Diagnostic tests & procedures$5 copay
- X-rays$5 copay
- Diagnostic radiology (CT/MRI/PET)$0–$260 copay
Outpatient hospital & surgery
- Outpatient hospital services$0–$390 copay
- Ambulatory surgical center$0–$340 copay
- Outpatient substance abuse (individual)$0–$25 copay
Home health & equipment
- Home health care$0
Medical equipment & supplies
- Durable medical equipment (DME)20% coinsurance
Ambulance
- Ground ambulance$275 copay
Dental
- Preventive dental (exams, cleanings, X-rays)$0
Vision
- Routine eye exam$0
- Eyewear (glasses/contacts)$0
Hearing
- Routine hearing exam$0
- Hearing aids$199–$1,249 copay
Hospital stays
- Inpatient hospital$390/day, days 1–5; $0/day, days 6–90
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF)$0/day, days 1–20; $218/day, days 21–100
In-network, Medicare-covered cost sharing for the 2026 plan year (CMS PBP data). Costs vary by service and setting; see the Summary of Benefits for full detail.
Extra benefit allowances
- Eyewear allowance$300 every 2 years
Preventive services
This plan covers $0 for all preventive services covered under Original Medicare when you use an in-network provider — including annual wellness visits, recommended screenings, and vaccines.
Common questions
- What is the AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-8 (HMO-POS) plan?
- It is a Medicare Advantage plan (CMS plan ID H3805-033-000) offered by UnitedHealthcare for the 2026 plan year. Medicare Advantage plans bundle your Part A and Part B coverage, and most include extra benefits Original Medicare does not.
- What extra benefits could this plan include?
- Depending on the plan, supplemental benefits may include allowances toward vision. Amounts shown are for the 2026 plan year and vary by plan and area. A licensed agent can confirm what is available to you.
- Where is this plan available?
- For 2026, this plan is offered in 1 county across 1 state. Availability and benefits depend on your specific ZIP code.
- How do I enroll or compare plans?
- Call to speak with a licensed insurance agent who can review this plan alongside the other options in your area at no cost. There is no obligation to enroll, and enrollment may be limited to certain times of year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
Counties served
Washington (1 county)
Spokane
Plan documents
Official 2026 documents for this plan:
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