UnitedHealthcare’s 2020 Medicare Plans Offer More Ways to Help People Stay Healthy and Save Money

UnitedHealthcare today introduced its 2020 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, providing people more value for their Medicare dollar. Serving more than 12 million Medicare beneficiaries, UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare plans offer programs that help people stay active, improve health and navigate complex care needs – often for no additional out-of-pocket cost.

“In 2020, we will provide enhanced benefits and services that deliver on people’s expectations for plans that offer convenient care and support, a customized wellness experience and predictable, affordable costs,” said Tim Noel, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. “We are privileged to serve our members through a variety of plan choices, the nation’s largest health care network, stable and reduced premiums and personalized service to support people in their individual health.”

Medicare Advantage Plans 
Today, nearly 6 million people are enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans. To serve the diverse needs of more boomers, UnitedHealthcare will offer more than 100 new plans as it expands its offerings to reach an additional 1.2 million people in 100 new counties.ⁱ In 2020, 90% of people eligible for Medicare will have a choice of UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, nationwide.

UnitedHealthcare is also collaborating with Walgreens to introduce the new AARP Medicare Advantage Walgreens plans from UnitedHealthcare. Designed to deliver lower prescription drug costs and convenient access to medications, many of the plans will feature $0 premiums and $0 copays on primary care visits, preventive care and tier 1 prescription drugs. The plans will offer access to lower cost drugs exclusively through Walgreens, the plan’s preferred retail pharmacy.

“We serve the health and well-being needs of more Medicare beneficiaries than any other company – and in 2020, we will expand our offerings to provide even more people access to our plans, designed with their unique and varied preferences in mind,” said Steve Warner, senior vice president of Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. “People choose our plans because they provide a more comprehensive, convenient and dependable experience, offering members more for their Medicare dollar."