AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) in Tuscola County, Michigan — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) (H0294-018) is a $64-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from UnitedHealth Group, Inc. available in Tuscola County, Michigan in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $5,400 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $600 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H0294 |
| Plan ID | 018 |
| Segment ID | 0 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $64.00 |
| Part C premium | $22.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $42.00 |
| Part D total premium | $42.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $600.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $5400.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $64 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.
- $5,400 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 = Tuscola 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 Tuscola County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 74 Medicare Advantage plans in Tuscola County, Michigan, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 40 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $291.30 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $4000.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Tuscola County, Michigan.
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 — H0294-018.
- 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 H0294-018 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H0294-018, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 0294 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 018 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 from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $600.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) is $5400.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) (H0294-018)?
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO) (H0294-018) is offered in 49 Michigan counties: Allegan County, Antrim County, Arenac County, Bay County, Benzie County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Crawford County, Emmet County, Genesee County, Gladwin County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Huron County, Ingham County, Iosco County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Livingston County, Manistee County, Missaukee County, Monroe County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Ottawa County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Sanilac County, St. Joseph County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, and Wexford 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.