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Medicare choices made easier

Are you turning 65 or ready to retire? We’re here to help you explore your Medicare choices and find a plan that best fits your needs. 
 

Call 1-844-221-8485*

*Calling this number will direct you to a licensed insurance agent.

Talk to a licensed insurance agent

As an Optum patient, our goal is to help you live your healthiest life. This includes partnering with licensed insurance agents ready to help you choose a Medicare plan that keeps you healthy and saves you money. 

A licensed insurance agent can help you:

  • Understand the basics of Medicare
  • Compare different plan types
  • Find a plan your doctor accepts

Talk to a licensed insurance agent today by calling 1-844-221-5485. There's no cost or obligation when you call.

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Explore plans online

Compare Medicare plans available in your area. All you need is your ZIP code to get started.


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Attend a Medicare event

Learn more about your Medicare choices at a local in-person or virtual event. 


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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to commonly asked Medicare questions. 

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Get more value with Medicare Advantage

Your Optum doctor accepts many plans, including Medicare Advantage plans. Depending on your needs, a Medicare Advantage plan may offer you the most value.

Here’s what pairing your Optum doctor with a Medicare Advantage plan may mean for you:

  • 24% lower health care costs1
  • 50% fewer hospital stays2
  • 23% lower drug costs3

Laurie paired her Optum doctor with a Medicare Advantage plan

Learn how Laurie got help with lifelong health struggles thanks to her Optum doctor and Medicare Advantage.

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Still have questions? Talk to a licensed insurance agent.

  1. Optum Care Unified Data Mart (OCUDM 2021); Optum HEDIS reporting. Well-managed Care: Optum Care vs. FFS Medicare.
  2. Inovalon. New research from Inovalon and Harvard University uncovers utilization and cost differences between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare. September 20, 2023.
  3. Cohen K, Ameli O, Chaisson CE et al. Comparison of care quality metrics in 2-sided risk Medicare Advantage vs fee-for-service Medicare Programs. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(12):e2246064.