UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) in Alameda County, California — 2026 plan details

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

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UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) (H0543-249) is a $9-premium Medicare Advantage HMO-POS C-SNP from UnitedHealth Group, Inc. available in Alameda County, California in 2026, with a 4.0-star overall rating, a $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $615 annual Part D drug deductible.

Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)

OrganizationUnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Plan nameUHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP)
Contract IDH0543
Plan ID249
Segment ID0
Contract year2026
Contract categorySNP
Plan typeHMO-POS C-SNP
SNPYes — Chronic or Disabling Condition
Monthly consolidated premium$8.90
Part C premium$0.00
Part D basic premium$8.90
Part D total premium$8.90
Annual Part D deductible$615.00
Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network)$9250.00
Overall star rating4.0

How this plan is structured

  • $9 consolidated premium. A $0 or near-$0 consolidated premium does not remove the Part B premium — the standard 2026 Part B premium is $202.90 per month and still applies. See the 2026 Medicare Part B premium.
  • HMO-POS C-SNP plan type. In an HMO-style Medicare Advantage plan, in-network care and primary-care referral rules generally apply. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
  • $9,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum. The MOOP is the annual cap on what a member pays in-network for covered Part A and Part B services. See how the Medicare Advantage MOOP works.
  • Service area = Alameda County. Medicare Advantage plans are sold by service area; moving out of the plan's service area triggers a Special Enrollment Period to switch plans. See how moving changes your Medicare options.

How it compares in Alameda County

The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 37 Medicare Advantage plans in Alameda County, California, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 23 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $99.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $296.00 to $9250.00.

For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Alameda County, California.

How to verify your doctors take this plan

Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:

  1. Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H0543-249.
  2. Call the plan (UnitedHealth Group, Inc.) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
  3. Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.

What H0543-249 means

CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H0543-249, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 0543 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 249 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).

Frequently asked questions

Is UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) an HMO or PPO?

UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) is an HMO-POS C-SNP — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.

Does UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) include prescription drug coverage?

Yes — UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $615.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.

What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP)?

The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) is $9250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.

What counties offer UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) (H0543-249)?

UHC Complete Care Support CA-8AP (HMO-POS C-SNP) (H0543-249) is offered in seven California counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Placer County, Sacramento County, San Francisco County, San Joaquin County, and Solano County.

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