Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment Information
Eligibility
Medicare Advantage Plans
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period has ended.
If you are new to Medicare, turning 65, retiring, moving, qualify for assistance, losing employer coverage, or have another qualifying situation, you may still be eligible to enroll in or change your plan. UnitedHealthcare offers a variety of Medicare Advantage plans — one may be right for you. For all others, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is October 15 – December 7.
Learn more about eligibility and when to enroll.
Medicare Special Needs Plans
To enroll in a Special Needs Plan you must have Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical), live in the plan's service area, and meet the plan's specific eligibility requirements, such as one of the following:
- Have both Medicare and Medicaid (also called "dual eligible").
- Live in a contracted skilled nursing facility.
- Live in a contracted assisted living facility and need the same kind of care as people who live in a skilled nursing facility.
- Have diabetes, chronic heart failure and/or certain cardiovascular disorders.
Enrollment
There are three different ways to enroll in plans: online, by phone, or by mail. Choose the option that works for you.
Medicare Advantage Plans
How to enroll
You can enroll in most plans online. It's easy, secure, and available on your schedule.
To begin, enter your ZIP code.
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You can enroll over the phone for all available plans.
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You can send us a paper enrollment form in the mail.
To enroll by mail, download and fill out the enrollment form, then print it and mail your completed enrollment form to UnitedHealthcare.
To get a UnitedHealthcare Medicare plan enrollment form (PDF):
- Enter your ZIP code in the View Plans and Pricing tool and click the "Find plans" button.
- On the next page, you'll see a list of plan types. If there are Medicare Advantage available in your area, you'll see a number above the plan type.
- Click the "View Plan Details" button under the type of plan you want to see.
- Choose one of the available plans in your area and click on the "View plan and drug coverage details" link for that plan. If that plan is accepting enrollment, you'll find the form you need in the Plan Documents section near the bottom of the page.
What You Need to Enroll
You will need the information found on your Medicare card, like your Medicare ID number.
You need to have both Part A AND Part B to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.
If the plan you're enrolling in has a provider network, you will also need your Primary Care Provider's name and ID number. To find this information, you can search for a provider now.
Medicare Special Needs Plans
How to Enroll
You can enroll in some UnitedHealthcare Special Needs plans online. For others you need to enroll by phone. Here's one easy way to find out how to enroll in a Special Needs Plan:
- Enter your ZIP code in the View Plans and Pricing tool and click the "Find plans" button.
- On the next page, you'll see a list of plan types. If there are Medicare Special Needs plans available in your area, you'll see a section called "Medicare Special Needs Plans" with a number above it.
- Click the "View Plan Details" button in the "Medicare Special Needs Plans" section.
- If you can enroll in a plan online, you will see an "Enroll in plan" button for that plan.
- If you have to enroll in a plan by phone, you will see a phone number instead of an enrollment button.
What You Need to Enroll
You will need the information found on your Medicare card, like your Medicare ID and your Hospital (Part A) and Medical (Part B) effective dates.
If you have a Medicaid Member number, you will need that, too.
And if the plan you're enrolling in has a provider network, you will also need your Primary Care Provider's name and ID number. To find this information, you can search for a provider now.