Medicare Insurance Advice

Medicare Insurance Advice

ARC has you covered - we accept Original Medicare for new and established patients, as well as several Medicare Advantage Plans for established patients only. View your Medicare options at ARC.

How can you talk to a licensed Medicare insurance broker at no cost to you?

• Call 512-400-2548 (TTY 711) to schedule an annual benefits review with a licensed insurance agent.
• Attend a live webinar or in person event. Register or view now.

Why review your Medicare plan each year?

• Your health needs and medication needs may change.
• Your need for vision, dental, hearing, transportation, or meal coverage may change.
• You may be entitled to more than what you are using.

Why update your ARC primary care physician (PCP) or APC with your plan each year?

1. Your health plan needs you to confirm your ARC PCP or advanced practice clinician (APC) so they can better coordinate your care.
2. Austin Regional Clinic may call you or email you with a link to a secure form to confirm your ARC PCP or APC, and then we share that information with your health plan.
3. The caller should have personal information to confirm it is you. You should not provide any personal information aside from your health plan and ARC PCP or APC.
4. Call ARC-INFO at 512-272-4636 if you have any questions.

What Medicare plans does ARC accept in 2025?

Review accepted Medicare Insurance plans for 2024 and 2025.

Click a plan name below to view all details.

• Aetna Medicare Advantage (For established patients only)

  • Aetna Medicare Choice I Plan (PPO) H3288-046
  • Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) H3288-051
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom Core (PPO) H2293-026
  • Aetna Medicare Premier Plan (HMO) H4523-001
  • Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) H3288-004

• Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (For established patients only)

  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO) H1666-004
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO) H1666-001
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO) H4801-003
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) H4801-016
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Value (PPO) H9706-007
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) H4801-018
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Optimum (PPO) H1666-022
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) H8401-019
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Saver (HMO) H9706-008
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage UT Care Medicare (PPO) H0107-803​
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) H9706-003

• Humana Medicare Advantage (For established patients only)

  • Humana Choice (PPO) H0473-003
  • Humana Choice (PPO) H5216-358
  • Humana Choice (Regional PPO) R4182-001
  • Humana Choice (Regional PPO) R4182-003
  • Humana Choice (Regional PPO) R4182-004
  • Humana Full Access (PPO) H5216-432
  • Humana Gold Plus (HMO) H0028-037
  • Humana Honor (PPO) H5216-128
  • Humana Honor (PPO) H5216-348

• Original Medicare (For new and established patients)

  • Original Medicare with supplement
  • Original Medicare without supplement

• UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (For established patients only)

  • AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) H4527-053
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0012 (HMO-POS) H4527-002
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0033 (PPO) H1278-023
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-2 (PPO) H1278-004
  • AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-46 (HMO-POS) H4527-052
  • AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-32 (PPO) H1278-022
  • AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot (HMO-POS) H4527-024
  • UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP) R601-011
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (PPO) ERS or TRS Care
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (PPO) H2001-820
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) H4514-013
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) H4527-003
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) H5322-025
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) R6801-012
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP) R6801-009
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP) R6801-008
  • UnitedHealthcare Wellmed Medicare (HMO OR HMO C-SNP) H4527-039

Where are you in the Medicare decision process?

• I want to find out if my current plan is still the right one for me.

  An insurance agent can help you determine if your current plan is still the best one for your needs.

  If you do not have an insurance agent, please call a licensed agent at the Medicare Insurance Information Line at no cost to you: 512-400-2548 (TTY 711).

• I am about to turn 65 and need help making a decision.

  There is a lot to learn about your new Medicare benefits. We have resources that can help.

  • Call a licensed agent at the Medicare Insurance Information Line at no cost to you: 512-400-2548 (TTY 711)

• I need Medicare extra help resources for my medical expenses.

  You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program. (You must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to get this extra help.)

  Please call 512-400-2548 (TTY 711) to speak with a licensed insurance agent.

What are some things a Medicare insurance agent can do?

Agent consultations are private and by appointment, ensuring the agent takes the time to understand your needs and then helps you compare your available Medicare plan options in an unbiased manner. This is a service offered at no cost to you, as agents are paid directly by the Medicare plan should you enroll for insurance coverage, and can help:

• Verify Medicare plans are accepted by your all your doctors, including your PCP or APC and your specialists.
• Compare Medicare plans to meet your personal needs and preferences.
• Identify a Medicare prescription plan that covers all your medications at the lowest cost.
• Assist throughout the Medicare plan enrollment process.

Medicare Shared Savings Program - Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) participates in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) under the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), allowing ARC to work with Medicare, doctors, APCs, hospitals, and other health care providers to deliver coordinated patient care. Only people enrolled in traditional Medicare can be assigned to an ACO. Ask your ARC physician or APC if you may qualify for these benefits.

For more information, visit our Medicare Shared Savings Program page.