The UHC Sharp plans are Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and HMO Point of Service (HMO-POS) plans available in San Diego County, California through a defined network of care providers. Specialist referrals are required with these plans.
The UHC Sharp Medicare Advantage plans include benefits in addition to those covered under Original Medicare, including an integrated Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit:
The UHC Sharp Chronic Condition SNP plans combine the hospital and doctor coverage of Medicare Parts A and B with Part D prescription drug coverage. These plans provide specialized benefits and services for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure and/or cardiovascular disorders:
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans have a defined network of contracted local physicians and hospitals to provide member care. Generally, members must use these care providers to receive benefits for covered services, except in emergencies.
Point of Service (HMO-POS) plans include all the features of HMO plans plus the ability to go outside the contracted network for certain health care services - typically at a higher cost. Some POS plans only cover out-of-network dental care.
To learn more about the Medicare Advantage plans offered in your area, visit UHC.com/medicare and enter your ZIP code.
To learn more about Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage or to access related forms, review the materials available on the Plan Information and Forms page of UHC.com/medicare.