Medicaid provides health insurance for some low-income people, children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with disabilities. In some states, Medicaid covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.
If you're eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, a Dual Special Needs plan (D-SNP) might be right for you. These plans are available in some states. With a D-SNP, you could get more benefits and features than with Original Medicare, all at no extra cost to you.
If you buy your own health insurance for you and your family, the health care Marketplace is for you. The Marketplace is where ACA health plans are sold. We offer Individual & Family plans in 22 states.
Every child deserves to grow up healthy and happy. To help them get there, kids need regular checkups and medical care. If your infant, child or teen doesn't have health insurance, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offers low-cost or no-cost coverage.
Answer a few quick questions to see what type of plan may be a good fit for you.
You may have heard your Medicaid coverage will need to be renewed. And you may be wondering, what should I do? Here are three simple things you can do to make sure you're ready to renew your Medicaid coverage. Number one, check and update your contact information. You can contact your state's Medicaid office to make sure your contact information is up to date, including your current address, phone number, and e-mail address.
When it's time for you to renew your Medicaid coverage, your state's Medicaid office will contact you by mail, phone, text, or e-mail #2 Know your deadline to renew Medicaid coverage. Make sure you follow the renewal process by your state's deadline. Different states have different deadlines for Medicaid renewal. Number three, complete your forms, sign and return your renewal information as soon as possible.
Your state may require or give you the option to complete the forms online, so pay attention to your state's requirements. You may be asked about the number of family members who live with you, your expenses, proof of income, and other information. Be sure to complete the forms even if you have no changes to report, and send them in either online or by mail. If you need help, reach out to Medicaid navigators.
It can help you explore your options and get you set up with coverage that's right for you. To find a navigator near you, go to localhealth.healthcare.gov or your state's Medicaid website. Community organizations and providers may also be able to help guide you to helpful resources. Have questions? Call the number on the back of your insurance card, visit your state Medicaid website or visit medicaid.gov.
Know your Medicaid status and stay covered.
If you've been asked to renew your Medicaid plan, you may have questions about what to do next. We're here to help you check your Medicaid status and explore other coverage options if you need a new plan.
Medicaid is a way to get health care at a lower cost or sometimes at no cost to you. Medicaid typically covers children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities and eligible low-income adults. Medicaid is managed by each state, so the eligibility requirements can change from state to state.
The federal government requires states provide certain medical benefits to people who are eligible for Medicaid.
States can choose to provide additional, optional benefits like:
Answer a few quick questions to see what type of plan may be a good fit for you.
Checkup IconMedicaid is managed by each state, so eligibility requirements depend on where you live.
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Find out about resources for those who care for people with both Medicaid and Medicare.
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Disclaimer information (scroll within this box to view)Looking for the federal government’s Medicaid website? Look here at Medicaid.gov.
Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Benefits, features and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year.
Dual Special Needs plans have a $0 premium for members with Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy).
Benefits, features, and/or devices vary by plan/area. Limitations, exclusions and/or network restrictions may apply.
This service should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information provided through this service is for informational purposes only. The nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend treatment and are not a substitute for your provider's care. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. The service is not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. Nurse Hotline not for use in emergencies, for informational purposes only.
UnitedHealthcare Connected® for MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Ohio Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees.
UnitedHealthcare Connected® (Medicare-Medicaid plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and Texas Medicaid to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees.
UnitedHealthcare Connected® for One Care (Medicare-Medicaid plan) is a health plan that contracts with both Medicare and MassHealth (Medicaid) to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees.
This is not a complete list. The benefit information is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan or read the member handbook. Limitations, copays and restrictions may apply. For more information, call UnitedHealthcare Connected® Member Services or read the UnitedHealthcare Connected® member handbook.
UnitedHealthcare Senior Care Options (SCO) is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medicaid program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. This plan is a voluntary program that is available to anyone 65 and older who qualifies for MassHealth Standard and Original Medicare and does not have any other comprehensive health Insurance, except Medicare. If you have MassHealth Standard, but you do not qualify for Original Medicare, you may still be eligible to enroll in our MassHealth Senior Care Option plan and receive all of your MassHealth benefits through our Senior Care Options (SCO) program.
Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. The 5-Star rating applies to plan year 2024.
The choice is yours
We will provide you with information to help you make informed choices, such as physicians' and health care professionals' credentials. This information, however, is not an endorsement of a particular physician or health care professional's suitability for your needs.
The providers available through this application may not necessarily reflect the full extent of UnitedHealthcare's network of contracted providers. There may be providers or certain specialties that are not included in this application that are part of our network. If you don't find the provider you are searching for, you may contact the provider directly to verify participation status with UnitedHealthcare's network, or contact Customer Care at the toll-free number shown on your UnitedHealthcare ID card. We also recommend that, prior to seeing any physician, including any specialists, you call the physician's office to verify their participation status and availability.
Some network providers may have been added or removed from our network after this directory was updated. We do not guarantee that each provider is still accepting new members.
Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat UnitedHealthcare plan members, except in emergency situations. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost- sharing that applies to out-of-network services.
In accordance with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("ADA"), UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company provides full and equal access to covered services and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
Network providers help you and your covered family members get the care needed. Access to specialists may be coordinated by your primary care physician.
Paper copies of the network provider directory are available at no cost to members by calling the customer service number on the back of your ID card. Non-members may download and print search results from the online directory.
To report incorrect information, email provider_directory_invalid_issues@uhc.com. This email box is for members to report potential inaccuracies for demographic (address, phone, etc.) information in the online or paper directories. Reporting issues via this mail box will result in an outreach to the provider’s office to verify all directory demographic data, which can take approximately 30 days. Individuals can also report potential inaccuracies via phone. UnitedHealthcare Members should call the number on the back of their ID card, and non-UnitedHealthcare members can call 1-888-638-6613 / TTY 711, or use your preferred relay service.
If you’re affected by a disaster or emergency declaration by the President or a governor, or an announcement of a public health emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, there is certain additional support available to you.
If CMS hasn’t provided an end date for the disaster or emergency, plans will resume normal operation 30 days after the initial declaration.
