UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) in Natrona County, Wyoming — 2026 plan details
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
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UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) (H1889-018) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from UnitedHealth Group, Inc. available in Natrona County, Wyoming in 2026, with a 4.0-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 | UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) |
| Contract ID | H1889 |
| Plan ID | 018 |
| 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 | 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.
- 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 = Natrona 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 Natrona County
The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 7 Medicare Advantage plans in Natrona County, Wyoming, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 3 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $159.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $5900.00 to $9250.00.
For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Natrona County, Wyoming.
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 — H1889-018.
- 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 H1889-018 means
CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H1889-018, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 1889 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 UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) an HMO or PPO?
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.
Does UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) does not include Part D prescription drug coverage in its consolidated benefits.
What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO)?
The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) is $6700.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.
What counties offer UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) (H1889-018)?
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WY-MA01 (PPO) (H1889-018) is offered in two Wyoming counties: Laramie County and Natrona 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.