UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) By UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444 009 0 is a 2023 Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan plan by UnitedHealthcare. This plan from UnitedHealthcare works with Medicare to give you significant coverage beyond original Medicare. If you decide to sign up you still retain Original Medicare. But you will get additional Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage from UnitedHealthcare and not Original Medicare. All Medicare SNPs also provide Medicare additional Part-D drug coverage. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444-009 is a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP). A Chronic Condition SNP is for beneficiaries with the following severe or disabling chronic conditions: . If you have Medicare and you develop certain severe or disabling conditions you can join a Medicare SNP designed to serve people with those conditions at any time.

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2023 Medicare Special Needs Plan Details

Plan Name:	UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Plan ID:	R3444 009 0
Special Needs Type:	Chronic or Disabling Condition
Provider:	UnitedHealthcare
Plan Year:	2023
Plan Type:	Regional PPO
Monthly Premium C+D:	$19.00
Part C Premium:	$2.40
Part D (Drug) Premium:	$16.60
Part D Supplemental Premium	$0
Total Part D Premium:	$16.60
Drug Deductible:	$0
Tiers with No Deductible:	0
Benchmark:	not below the regional benchmark
Type of Medicare Health Plan:	Enhanced Alternative
Drug Benefit Type:	Enhanced
Gap Coverage:	Yes
Similar Plan:	R3444-008

The UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444-009 is available to residents to Medicare eligible seniors in Missouri and Medicare eligible seniors in Arkansas. All Medicare SNPs must provide Medicare additional prescription drug (Part-D) coverage. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) is a Regional PPO. A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a medicare plan that has created contracts with a network of "preferred" providers for you to choose from at reduced rates. You do not need to select a primary care physician and you do not need referrals to see other providers in the network. Offering you a little more flexibility overall. You can get medical attention from a provider outside of the network but you will have to pay the difference between the out-of-network bill and the PPOs discounted rate.

How much does UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) cost?

Part-C Premium

A monthly premium is the fee you pay to the plan in exchange for coverage. UnitedHealthcare charges a $2.40 Part-C premium. The Part C premium covers Medicare medical, hospital benefits and supplemental benefits if offered. You generally are also responsible for paying the Part B premium.

Part-D Deductible and Premium

An annual deductible is the amount you pay out-of-pocket for your prescription drugs before your plan begins to pay. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) has a monthly drug premium of $16.60 and a $0 drug deductible. This UnitedHealthcare plan offers a $16.60 Part-D Basic Premium that is not below the regional benchmark. This covers the basic prescription benefit only and does not cover enhanced drug benefits such as medical benefits or hospital benefits. The Part D Supplemental Premium is $0. This Premium covers any enhanced plan benefits offered by UnitedHealthcare above and beyond the standard PDP benefits. This can include additional coverage in the gap, lower co-payments, and coverage of non-Part D drugs. The Part D Total Premium is $16.60. The Part D Total Premium is the addition of supplemental and basic premiums for some plans this amount can be lowered due to negative basic or supplemental premiums.

UnitedHealthcare Gap Coverage

In 2023 once you and your plan provider have spent $4660 on covered drugs. (Combined amount plus your deductible) You will be in the coverage gap. (AKA "donut hole") You will be required to pay 25% for prescription drugs unless your plan offers additional coverage. This UnitedHealthcare plan does offer additional coverage through the gap.

Extra Help Premium Assistance

The Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Extra Helps people with Medicare pay for prescription drugs and lowers the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. Income limits are based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), which changes every year in February or March. The 2022 income limit is $1,719 ($2,309 for couples) per month. Depending on your income level you may be eligible for a full 75%, 50%, 25% premium assistance. The UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) medicare insurance offers a $0 premium obligation if you receive a full low-income subsidy (LIS) assistance. And the payment is $4.10 for 75% low-income subsidy $8.30 for 50% and $12.40 for 25%.

Full Assistance Premium:	$0
75% Assistance Premium:	$4.10
50% Assistance Premium:	$8.30
25% Assistance Premium:	$12.40

R3444-009 Formulary and Drug Coverage

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) formulary is divided into tiers or levels of coverage based on usage and according to the medication costs. Each tier will have a defined copay that you must pay to receive the drug. Drugs in lower tiers will usually cost less than those in higher tiers. By reviewing different Medicare Drug formularies, you can pick a Medicare Special Needs Plan that covers your medications. Additionally, you can choose a plan that has your drugs listed at a lower price.

Drug Tier	Copay Preferred Pharmacy	Copay Nonpreferred Pharmacy
Tier 1	NA	$4
Tier 2	NA	$15
Tier 3	NA	$47
Tier 4	NA	$100
Tier 5	NA	33%

The complete UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444-009 Formulary
*Initial Coverage Phase and 30 day supply

2023 Summary of Benefits

The benefit information provided is a summary of what UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) covers and what you pay (such as copayments and coinsurance amounts) for certain common medical events. The Summary of Benefits from UnitedHealthcare helps get an idea of how much financial protection the plan is generally expected to provide for common health conditions. This section also contains information on coverage for in-network and out-of-network providers.

Wellness programs (e.g., fitness, nursing hotline)	Covered

Contact lenses

Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

Eyeglass frames

Vision	Not covered

Eyeglass lenses

Vision	Not covered

Eyeglasses (frames and lenses)

Out-of-Network Vision	$0 copay
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

Other

Vision	Not covered

Routine eye exam

Out-of-Network Vision	$20 copay
In-Network Vision	$0 copay

Upgrades

Vision	Not covered

Out-of-Network Transportation	75% coinsurance
In-Network Transportation	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Skilled Nursing Facility	$225 per day for days 1 through 30 $0 per day for days 31 through 100
In-Network Skilled Nursing Facility	$0 per day for days 1 through 20 $196 per day for days 21 through 55 $0 per day for days 56 through 100

Occupational therapy visit

In-Network Rehabilitation services	$40 copay
Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services	$40 copay

Physical therapy and speech and language therapy visit

Out-of-Network Rehabilitation services	$40 copay
In-Network Rehabilitation services	$40 copay

Cleaning

Out-of-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay

Dental x-ray(s)

In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay

Fluoride treatment

Out-of-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay

Oral exam

In-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive dental	$0 copay

In-Network Preventive care	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Preventive care	$0 copay
In-Network Outpatient hospital coverage	$0-335 copay per visit
Out-of-Network Outpatient hospital coverage	$0-335 copay per visit
In-Network Other health plan deductibles?	No
Optional supplemental benefits	Yes

Inpatient hospital - psychiatric

In-Network Mental health services	$335 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 through 90
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$335 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 through 90

Outpatient group therapy visit

Out-of-Network Mental health services	$15-25 copay
In-Network Mental health services	$15 copay

Outpatient group therapy visit with a psychiatrist

Out-of-Network Mental health services	$15-25 copay
In-Network Mental health services	$15 copay

Outpatient individual therapy visit

Out-of-Network Mental health services	$15-25 copay
In-Network Mental health services	$25 copay

Outpatient individual therapy visit with a psychiatrist

In-Network Mental health services	$25 copay
Out-of-Network Mental health services	$15-25 copay

Chemotherapy

Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs	0-20% coinsurance
In-Network Medicare Part B drugs	20% coinsurance

Other Part B drugs

Out-of-Network Medicare Part B drugs	0-20% coinsurance
In-Network Medicare Part B drugs	0-20% coinsurance

Diabetes supplies

In-Network Medical equipment/supplies	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies	$55 copay or 50% coinsurance per item

Durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, oxygen)

Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies	$55 copay or 50% coinsurance per item
In-Network Medical equipment/supplies	20% coinsurance per item

Prosthetics (e.g., braces, artificial limbs)

Out-of-Network Medical equipment/supplies	$55 copay or 50% coinsurance per item
In-Network Medical equipment/supplies	20% coinsurance per item

Maximum out-of-pocket enrollee responsibility (does not include prescription drugs)	$6,700 In and Out-of-network $6,700 In-network
Out-of-Network Inpatient hospital coverage	$335 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 and beyond
In-Network Inpatient hospital coverage	$335 per day for days 1 through 5 $0 per day for days 6 through 90 $0 per day for days 91 and beyond

Fitting/evaluation

Hearing	Not covered

Hearing aids

In-Network Hearing	$175-1,225 copay
Out-of-Network Hearing	$175-1,225 copay

Hearing exam

Out-of-Network Hearing	$45 copay
In-Network Hearing	$0 copay

Health plan deductible	$0
Out-of-Network Ground ambulance	$250 copay
In-Network Ground ambulance	$250 copay

Foot exams and treatment

In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)	$0 copay

Routine foot care

Out-of-Network Foot care (podiatry services)	$0 copay
In-Network Foot care (podiatry services)	$0 copay

Emergency

Emergency care/Urgent care	$90 copay per visit (always covered)

Urgent care

Emergency care/Urgent care	$40 copay per visit (always covered)

Primary

Out-of-Network Doctor visits	$25-45 copay per visit
In-Network Doctor visits	$0 copay

Specialist

Out-of-Network Doctor visits	$45 copay per visit
In-Network Doctor visits	$45 copay per visit

Diagnostic radiology services (e.g., MRI)

In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0-130 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0-130 copay

Diagnostic tests and procedures

In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$20 copay
Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$20 copay

Lab services

Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0 copay
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$0 copay

Outpatient x-rays

Out-of-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$15 copay
In-Network Diagnostic procedures/lab services/imaging	$15 copay

Diagnostic services

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

Endodontics

Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

Extractions

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

Non-routine services

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

Periodontics

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

Prosthodontics, other oral/maxillofacial surgery, other services

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

Restorative services

In-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay
Out-of-Network Comprehensive dental	$0 copay

In-Network Additional benefits and/or reduced cost-sharing for enrollees with certain health conditions?	No

CMS Star Ratings

Is UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) a good plan? UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) received 3.5 overall star rating from the CMS. The CMS uses a Star Rating System to measure how well Medicare Special Needs Plans perform. Plans are rated on a one-to-five scale, with one star representing poor performance and five stars representing excellent performance. Medicare Advantage with prescription drug (Part D) coverage (MA-PD) contracts are rated on up to 38 unique quality and performance measures. You can use the CMS star rating to compare UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) performance among several different plans.

2022 Overall Rating
Part C Summary Rating
Part-D Summary Rating
Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests, Vaccines
Managing Chronic (Long Term) Conditions
Member Experience with Health Plan
Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance
Health Plan Customer Service
Drug Plan Customer Service
Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan
Member Experience with the Drug Plan
Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing

Staying Healthy, Screening, Testing, & Vaccines

Total Preventative Rating
Breast Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Annual Flu Vaccine
Monitoring Physical Activity

Managing Chronic And Long Term Care for Older Adults

Total Rating
SNP Care Management
Medication Review
Pain Assessment
Osteoporosis Management
Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease
Diabetes Care - Blood Sugar
Controlling Blood Pressure
Reducing Risk of Falling
Improving Bladder Control
Medication Reconciliation
Statin Therapy

Member Experience with R3444-009 Health Plan

Total Experience Rating
Getting Needed Care
Getting Appointments
Customer Service
Health Care Quality
Rating of Health Plan
Care Coordination

Member Complaints and Changes in Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about Health Plan
Members Leaving the Plan
Health Plan Quality Improvement

Health Plan Customer Service Rating for UnitedHealthcare

Total Customer Service Rating
Timely Decisions About Appeals
Reviewing Appeals Decisions
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language

Drug Plan Customer Service Ratings

Total Rating
Call Center, TTY, Foreign Language

Ratings For Member Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plans Performance

Total Rating
Complaints about the Drug Plan
Members Choosing to Leave the Plan
Drug Plan Quality Improvement

Member Experience with the Drug Plan

Total Rating
Rating of Drug Plan
Getting Needed Prescription Drugs

Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing

Total Rating
MPF Price Accuracy
Drug Adherence for Diabetes Medications
Drug Adherence for Hypertension (RAS antagonists)
Drug Adherence for Cholesterol (Statins)
MTM Program Completion Rate for CMR
Statin with Diabetes

Coverage Area

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The availability of Medicare Special Need Plans will vary according to your region. This is why the Coverage Area matters in terms of Medicare eligibility. You will always be eligible for Original Medicare, but eligibility for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) requires you to live in that plan’s service area. The service area is listed below:

State:	Medicare Missouri Medicare Arkansas

Source: CMS.

Plans as of Oct 1, 2022.

Last updated on December 03, 2022

Notes: Data are subject to change. All contracts for 2023 have not been finalized. For 2023, enhanced alternative plans may offer additional cost sharing reductions in the gap on a sub-set of the formulary drugs, beyond the standard Part Part D benefit.

Includes 2023 approved contracts/plans. Employer sponsored 800 series plans and plans under sanction are excluded.