Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) in Lincoln County, West Virginia — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) (H8947-002) is a $16-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from West Virginia United Health System, Inc. available in Lincoln County, West Virginia in 2026, with a 3.5-star overall rating, a $5,700 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $0 annual Part D drug deductible.
Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)
| Organization | West Virginia United Health System, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plan name | Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H8947 |
| Plan ID | 002 |
| Segment ID | 2 |
| Contract year | 2026 |
| Contract category | MA-PD |
| Plan type | PPO |
| SNP | No |
| Monthly consolidated premium | $16.00 |
| Part C premium | $0.00 |
| Part D basic premium | $16.00 |
| Part D total premium | $16.00 |
| Annual Part D deductible | $0.00 |
| Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network) | $5700.00 |
| Overall star rating | 3.5 |
How this plan is structured
- $16 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.
- $5,700 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 = Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 51 Medicare Advantage plans in Lincoln County, West Virginia, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 28 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $134.00 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 Lincoln County, West Virginia.
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 — H8947-002.
- Call the plan (West Virginia United Health System, 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 H8947-002 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H8947-002, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 8947 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 002 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 Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
Yes — Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $0.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for Peak Advantage Summit (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) is $5700.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) (H8947-002)?
Peak Advantage Summit (PPO) (H8947-002) is offered in 49 West Virginia counties: Barbour County, Berkeley County, Boone County, Braxton County, Brooke County, Cabell County, Calhoun County, Clay County, Doddridge County, Fayette County, Gilmer County, Grant County, Greenbrier County, Hampshire County, Hancock County, Hardy County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Kanawha County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Marshall County, Mason County, McDowell County, Monongalia County, Morgan County, Nicholas County, Ohio County, Pendleton County, Pleasants County, Pocahontas County, Preston County, Putnam County, Randolph County, Ritchie County, Roane County, Summers County, Taylor County, Tucker County, Tyler County, Upshur County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wetzel County, Wirt County, Wood County, and Wyoming 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.