AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) in Wyandot County, Ohio — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) (H5253-126) is a $49-premium Medicare Advantage HMO-POS from UnitedHealth Group, Inc. available in Wyandot County, Ohio in 2026, with a 4.0-star overall rating, a $4,200 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $355 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) |
| Contract ID | H5253 |
| Plan ID | 126 |
| Segment ID | 2 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | HMO-POS |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $49.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $49.00 |
| Part D total premium | $49.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $355.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $4200.00 |
| Overall star rating | 4.0 |
How this plan is structured
- $49 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.
- $4,200 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 = Wyandot 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 Wyandot County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 81 Medicare Advantage plans in Wyandot County, Ohio, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 38 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $138.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3700.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Wyandot County, Ohio.
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 — H5253-126.
- 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 H5253-126 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H5253-126, 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 126 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 2 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).
Frequently asked questions
Is AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) an HMO or PPO?
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (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 Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $355.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) is $4200.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) (H5253-126)?
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) (H5253-126) is offered in 44 Ohio counties: Allen County, Ashland County, Ashtabula County, Auglaize County, Belmont County, Carroll County, Columbiana County, Coshocton County, Crawford County, Cuyahoga County, Defiance County, Erie County, Fulton County, Geauga County, Guernsey County, Hancock County, Hardin County, Harrison County, Henry County, Holmes County, Huron County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Logan County, Lorain County, Lucas County, Mahoning County, Medina County, Mercer County, Ottawa County, Paulding County, Portage County, Putnam County, Sandusky County, Seneca County, Stark County, Summit County, Trumbull County, Tuscarawas County, Van Wert County, Wayne County, Williams County, Wood County, and Wyandot 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.