Insurance – Medicare

Family Care Network (FCN) accepts several types of Medicare insurance, however we encourage our patients to explore the benefits of choosing a Medicare Advantage plan accepted by FCN. Many of our patients find that Medicare Advantage plans offer coverage that better meets their individual health care circumstances. These plans work closely with us so you and your physician can manage your overall health in a comprehensive, coordinated way.

For 2024, we accept Medicare Advantage plans from:

For 2025, we accept Medicare Advantage plans from:

Please note: FCN does not accept non-contracted Medicare Advantage plans that serve as primary coverage, including non-contracted Medicare Advantage plans offered through an employer retirement benefit. This includes Medicare Advantage plans from Aetna, Anthem, BC/BS, Cigna, Optum, Regence, United Healthcare, and any other non-contracted Medicare Advantage plans.

Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans are secondary to Medicare and do not require a contract to be accepted. FCN accepts all Medicare supplement plans.

TO ESTABLISH CARE AS A NEW PATIENT: Please use our Find a Provider tool to check which physicians are accepting new Medicare patients and/or the Medicare plans accepted.

ESTABLISHED FCN PATIENTS: We accept a variety of Medicare insurance, such as original Medicare, Medicare supplement plans, and the Medicare Advantage plans listed above*. We recommend reaching out to your clinic to confirm that FCN is contracted with the specific plan(s) you are considering before making a decision or change.

QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE?

If you are looking for a qualified insurance agent who can help you compare all your Medicare options in an unbiased manner, Family Care Network is especially confident in the free services provided by Guided Solutions*, an independent insurance agency resource that represents Medicare plans that FCN accepts and has been providing Medicare education in our local communities for 20 years.

For more information, call Guided Solutions toll-free at (866) 733-5111, or visit www.guidedsolutions.com.

 

* Guided Solutions (formerly VibrantUSA) does not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. Guided Solutions is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency. Guided Solutions does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Calling this number will direct you to a licensed agent. No obligation to enroll. Guided Solutions is a division of BRP Insurance III, LLC; all insurance services is the responsibility of BRP Insurance III, LLC, NPN 17880298. FCN is providing this information as a service to our patients and has no financial interest in Guided Solutions.

Medicare patients can also obtain information about Medicare plans in their service area by contacting each Medicare plan directly, working with your own qualified insurance licensed agent that is also a Medicare sales agent, visiting Medicare.gov, or calling 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users dial 877-486-2048).

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Important FAQs

Which Medicare Advantage plans does Family Care Network accept?

For 2025, Family Care Network is contracted with Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Molina (D-SNP only), and Wellcare. We accept all of the plans available in our service area from each of these carriers.

How do I know which Medicare plan is right for me?

Choosing Medicare insurance can be complicated. The right plan for one person may not be the best plan for another. We encourage patients to thoroughly research the options and benefits that are available before making a decision. You can get help through Medicare.gov, the Washington SHIBA program, or your local insurance agent. We also recommend the free services of Guided Solutions, an independent insurance agency resource that specializes in Medicare.

When is Medicare open enrollment?

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 for coverage beginning Jan. 1.

Which Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans does FCN accept?

FCN accepts all Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans. This is because Medicare supplement plans are secondary to Medicare and do not require a contract to be accepted.

Which Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans do you accept?

Family Care Network is contacted with all Wellcare plans that are available in our area.

Do you take United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans?

No. Family Care network is not contracted with United Healthcare, and we do not accept their Medicare Advantage plans.

I was on a Medicare Advantage plan that will no longer be offered in my area. What are my options?

When a plan exits a service area, you will be notified by mail. You will need to choose a plan that is still available in your area and complete a new enrollment. If you do nothing, some plans may automatically roll over into a new plan.

I need help with Medicare Insurance. Who can I talk to?

Family Care Network is highly confident in the free services provided by Guided Solutions (formerly VibrantUSA), an independent insurance agency resource that represents Medicare plans that FCN accepts.
For more information, call Guided Solutions at (866) 733-5111, or learn more online at guidedsolutions.com/medicare.
Medicare patients can also obtain information about Medicare plans in their service area by contacting each Medicare plan directly, working with a qualified licensed insurance agent that is also a Medicare sales agent, visiting Medicare.gov, or calling 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users dial 877-486-2048).

How do I get an appointment with Guided Solutions?

Guided Solutions works with a large number of clients during open enrollment. New clients must first sign a Medicare-required form that authorizes them to contact you. After a required waiting period, Guided Solutions may ask you to provide additional information before they schedule an appointment, so they can adequately prepare to meet with you. Guided Solutions is committed to helping all those who reach out to them within the open enrollment period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7).