AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) in Hampden County, Massachusetts — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) (H5253-159) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage HMO-POS from UnitedHealth Group, Inc. available in Hampden County, Massachusetts in 2026, with a 4.0-star overall rating, a $6,700 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $520 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) |
| Contract ID | H5253 |
| Plan ID | 159 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | HMO-POS |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $0.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $0.00 |
| Part D total premium | $0.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $520.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $6700.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.0 |
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.
- HMO-POS 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.
- $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 = Hampden 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 Hampden County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 50 Medicare Advantage plans in Hampden County, Massachusetts, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 22 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $300.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $1500.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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 — H5253-159.
- 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 H5253-159 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5253-159, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 5253 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 159 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 AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) an HMO or PPO?
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) is an HMO-POS — a Health Maintenance Organization-style Medicare Advantage plan, meaning in-network care and referral rules generally apply.
Does AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $520.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) is $6700.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) (H5253-159)?
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC MA-9 (HMO-POS) (H5253-159) is offered in four Massachusetts counties: Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, and Worcester 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.