Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollment

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans available through HealthCare.gov is from November 1 to January 15. Keep your ARC care team by choosing from insurance plans we accept: Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross, Blue Advantage, MyBlue, Moda, Sendero, and UnitedHealthcare Exchange Plan.

All insurance plans accepted by ARC, including government plans, are listed online at ARCInsuranceInfo.com.

Medicare annual enrollment

Eligible U.S. residents can apply for and make changes to their Medicare plans from October 15 – December 7. Medicare is a health insurance plan for people ages 65 and up, or those with certain conditions or disabilities. It is important to know your options and pick a plan that lets you keep your ARC care team.

Medicare patients at ARC are 7.5% less likely to use the ER than other patients across the nation.

Tips for patients

ARC in-network with UHC

If you have received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) stating that any of the providers listed below are out-of-network, please be informed that refers to their former practice. The following physicians and APC remain in-network at ARC, and you may continue seeing them without any changes to your coverage:

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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) FAQs

  • Am I eligible for this procedure?
    Your physician will discuss your medical history and perform a physical examination to determine your eligibility. Patients who are unable to undergo an upper endoscopy, are using certain types of blood-thinning medication, or have a large hiatal hernia are not eligible for the procedure.
  • What happens after the procedure?
    Most patients typically return home the same day. You will be on a liquid diet for one to two weeks, followed by pureed and soft foods for the following two weeks. Follow your physician's specific instructions.
  • Is the procedure permanent?
    The sutures are made using durable, permanent material that does not dissolve. Over time, there will be scarring and bridging tissue to maintain the reduced stomach size and sleeve-like shape. In the event the sutures break or the sleeve-like shape stretches, retightening can be performed.
  • What are the most common side effects?

    The most common side effects are gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, burping, or diarrhea. These symptoms typically resolve within 30-60 days.

    All procedures have risks. Patients should consult their physician and understand all risks before undergoing any procedure.