Becoming a patient

NEW TO OPTUMCARE?

We're here to help. It's easy if you know what steps to take.

• How to join if you have an HMO or Medicare Advantage plan;
• How to join if you have a PPO or Original Medicare plan

Did you just become eligible for Medicare?

Good health starts with making good decisions. You need to have a doctor and Medicare plan that you know will be there for you. When it comes to Medicare, there are options that can help meet your specific needs.

Learn about your Medicare options

Choosing the Medicare plan that is best for you can be a difficult decision. It can help to have someone who can walk you through all the options.

Here are ways to learn more about Medicare

For more information about Medicare eligibility and enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan you can:

• Visit the CMS website at medicare.gov. 
• Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/seven days a week.

OptumCare Medical Group works closely with Golden Outlook Insurance Services* to help people who are eligible for Medicare. Golden Outlook is an insurance agency. They can help you understand more about your Medicare choices and how to enroll. 

Visit their website to learn more about Golden Outlook Insurance Services. (Note: This link will take you to another website.) Or, to be connected with a licensed insurance agent, call 1-800-980-1757.

*A representative from Golden Outlook Insurance Services can connect you with a licensed insurance agent in your area to review your health insurance plan options.

Golden Outlook Insurance Services, license #0E97515, is a licensed insurance agency that works with Medicare enrollees to explain Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance and Prescription Drug Plan options.