Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) in Terrebonne County, Louisiana — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) (H4544-002) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from UnitedHealth Group, Inc. available in Terrebonne County, Louisiana in 2026, with a 2.5-star overall rating, a $6,700 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H4544 |
| Plan ID | 002 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | — |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | — |
| Part D total premium | — |
| Annual Part D deductible | — |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $6700.00 |
| Overall star rating | 2.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $0 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.
- PPO plan type. Plan-type rules determine in-network use and referrals. See how Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans differ.
- $6,700 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 = Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 46 Medicare Advantage plans in Terrebonne County, Louisiana, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 17 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $222.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3300.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Terrebonne County, Louisiana.
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:
- Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H4544-002.
- 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.
- Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.
What H4544-002 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H4544-002, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 4544 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 002 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 Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) does not include Part D prescription drug coverage in its consolidated benefits.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Peoples Health Patriot (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) is $6700.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) (H4544-002)?
Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) (H4544-002) is offered in 64 Louisiana counties: Acadia County, Allen County, Ascension County, Assumption County, Avoyelles County, Beauregard County, Bienville County, Bossier County, Caddo County, Calcasieu County, Caldwell County, Cameron County, Catahoula County, Claiborne County, Concordia County, De Soto County, East Baton Rouge County, East Carroll County, East Feliciana County, Evangeline County, Franklin County, Grant County, Iberia County, Iberville County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson Davis County, Lafayette County, Lafourche County, LaSalle County, Lincoln County, Livingston County, Madison County, Morehouse County, Natchitoches County, Orleans County, Ouachita County, Plaquemines County, Pointe Coupee County, Rapides County, Red River County, Richland County, Sabine County, St. Bernard County, St. Charles County, St. Helena County, St. James County, St. John the Baptist County, St. Landry County, St. Martin County, St. Mary County, St. Tammany County, Tangipahoa County, Tensas County, Terrebonne County, Union County, Vermilion County, Vernon County, Washington County, Webster County, West Baton Rouge County, West Carroll County, West Feliciana County, and Winn County.
Sources
- CMS, Plan Year 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Landscape source file (March 2026) — retrieved 2026-07-18. Overall star rating year: 2026.
- Medicare.gov Plan Finder — compare plans and enroll.