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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage in Ohio for 2027: 28 Plans, County by County
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the 2027 plan year, UnitedHealthcare is offering 28 Medicare Advantage plans across Ohio, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File for CY2027. That total is a statewide count: a plan listed here is sold county by county, so one that appears on the state list may or may not be available where you actually live.
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Key takeaways
- UnitedHealthcare lists 28 Medicare Advantage plans statewide in Ohio for 2027, including 22 HMO-POS and 6 PPO plans, and all 28 include drug coverage.
- Five UnitedHealthcare plans are new for 2027 and 12 of its 2026 plans are not returning, so current members should read any Annual Notice of Change they receive.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and a choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
- To confirm whether a specific plan is offered in your county and covers your doctors and prescriptions, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium (2026) | $202.90 | Medicare.gov |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2026) | $2,100 | CMS |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2027) | $2,400 | CMS |
| Annual Enrollment Period (for 2027 coverage) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Medicare.gov |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Medicare.gov |
Area counts are for the county as a whole and are not a recommendation of any plan. Program figures are set nationally.
This explainer is published by an independent Medicare education site. We are privately owned, not the federal government, not affiliated with Medicare, and not affiliated with UnitedHealthcare or any other insurance carrier. The purpose is to help Ohio readers see what the public CMS files say, and then verify the specifics on the official Medicare Plan Finder.
How many UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Ohio for 2027?
UnitedHealthcare has 28 Medicare Advantage plans listed statewide in Ohio for 2027. By plan type, that breaks down to 22 HMO-POS plans and 6 PPO plans, and every one of the 28 includes Part D prescription drug coverage.
Within that total, UnitedHealthcare lists Special Needs Plans as well: 0 Dual Eligible SNPs (D-SNP), 3 Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNP), and 2 Institutional SNPs (I-SNP). SNPs have eligibility rules tied to specific conditions or living situations, so they are not open to every Medicare beneficiary.
For wider context, the CMS Landscape file shows 19 other carriers also offering Medicare Advantage in Ohio for 2027, and 180 Medicare Advantage plans across all carriers combined statewide. UnitedHealthcare is one carrier among many on that list.
Which UnitedHealthcare plans in Ohio reach the most counties in 2027?
The widest county reach for UnitedHealthcare in Ohio for 2027 belongs to AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA2 (HMO-POS), listed in 88 counties, followed by AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC OH-17 (HMO-POS) and UHC Complete Care OH-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP), each listed in 83 counties.
Other broad-footprint plans in the CMS file include UHC Complete Care Support OH-2A (HMO-POS C-SNP) in 75 counties, AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA01 (PPO) in 61 counties, and AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-0001 (HMO-POS) in 56 counties. Several AARP-branded HMO-POS and PPO plans are listed in smaller groups of counties — some in the twenties, some under ten. The full plan-by-plan county counts for all 28 plans are rendered as a table elsewhere on this page.
A plan being listed in many counties does not mean it is offered in every Ohio county, and it does not mean it is the right fit. County availability still has to be confirmed one plan at a time.
What is new or not returning from UnitedHealthcare in Ohio for 2027?
UnitedHealthcare has 5 plans flagged as new for 2027 in Ohio and 12 plans from 2026 that are not returning for 2027, per the CMS year-over-year comparison.
The plans marked new for next year in the CMS file include AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-19 (HMO-POS), AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-23 (PPO), AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA2 (HMO-POS), UHC Complete Care Support OH-1A (HMO-POS C-SNP), and UHC Complete Care Support OH-2A (HMO-POS C-SNP). If you are currently enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare plan, watch for the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your plan is required to mail by late September 2026. That notice will tell you whether your specific plan is continuing, changing, or ending for 2027.
How do I check whether a UnitedHealthcare plan is offered in my Ohio county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?
To check county availability, provider networks, and drug coverage for any UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan in Ohio for 2027, use the official Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). The statewide carrier list on this page cannot answer those questions on its own.
A practical sequence works well:
1. Enter your ZIP code in the Medicare Plan Finder and pull up plans available in your county. 2. Add your prescriptions by name and dose so the tool can show which plans include them. 3. Add your preferred doctors, specialists, and hospitals to see how each plan treats them. 4. Open the plan's Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage for the fine print — rules on referrals, prior authorization, and out-of-network care.
Those documents, not a statewide list, are the authoritative source for what a plan actually covers for you.
What should Ohio Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, review your current coverage against your 2027 options and make any change during the Annual Enrollment Period, which runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. A choice you make in that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
A short checklist:
- Read your plan's Annual Notice of Change when it arrives.
- List your current doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions.
- Compare plans available in your county on the Medicare Plan Finder.
- Confirm each plan's network and drug list for 2027, not 2026.
- Keep notes of any confirmation numbers if you enroll.
There is no need to rush. The deadline is a fixed date, not a countdown.
Where can Ohio residents get free help comparing Medicare Advantage plans for 2027?
Ohio residents can get free, official help from Medicare itself. The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov lets you compare every plan available in your ZIP code side by side, and 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions and help with enrollment.
If you want unbiased background on how Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare, Part D, and Medigap fit together, medicare.gov publishes the official handbook and plain-language guides. This site is independent and educational; the binding details for any plan come from the plan's own documents and from Medicare.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
2027 plan lineup
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in Ohio for 2027
CMS lists 28 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans across Ohio for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 19 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare 28 plans | |||
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 88 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC OH-17 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 83 |
| UHC Complete Care OH-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 83 |
| UHC Complete Care Support OH-2A (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 75 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA01 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 61 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-0001 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 56 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-19 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 44 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan OH-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | Yes | 32 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-23 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 27 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-5 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 22 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-6 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 22 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-10 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 22 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 22 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-7 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 19 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-13 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 19 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-5 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-6 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-11 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-8 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-9 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-0014 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-0016 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 17 |
| UHC Complete Care Support OH-1A (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 13 |
| UHC Care Advantage OH-E001 (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | Yes | 11 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-7 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 8 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-12 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 8 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-18 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
The 2027 choices, by type
How UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans across Ohio break down for 2027
HMO plans use a network and usually a primary-care doctor and referrals; HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network coverage; PPO plans also cover out-of-network care, at a higher share; PFFS plans pay any provider that accepts the plan’s terms. Special Needs Plans serve people with Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), certain chronic conditions (C-SNP) or living in an institution (I-SNP).
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
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Frequently asked questions
Does UnitedHealthcare offer 28 Medicare Advantage plans in every Ohio county for 2027?
What is the deadline to choose a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan in Ohio?
My current UnitedHealthcare plan is one of the 12 not returning for 2027 — what happens?
Is this website affiliated with UnitedHealthcare or Medicare?
- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (plan-level availability by county)
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year (year-over-year comparison)
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov)
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Sources and methodology
- Medicare.gov, Medicare costs (Part B premium)
- CMS, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) program rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan-year announcements
- Medicare.gov, enrollment periods and plan rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File (CY2027): the 28-plan statewide count for UnitedHealthcare in Ohio, the HMO-POS/PPO split, SNP counts, drug coverage count, and county-by-county plan availability.
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, CY2026 and CY2027: the year-over-year comparison showing 5 UnitedHealthcare plans new for 2027 and 12 not returning.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the October 15 – December 7, 2026 Annual Enrollment Period and the January 1, 2027 effective date.
How we put this together: area counts come from the CMS files listed above for the county that contains this city, program figures come from CMS, Medicare.gov and the Social Security Administration, and no plan is ranked or recommended.
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