If you have a Medicare plan:
- Call your plan. You can find the phone number on the back of your plan member ID card.
- Ask if the plan includes Optum Care Network–Monarch in its network. If it doesn’t, say you want switch to Optum Care Network–Monarch. Note: You can switch networks once a month.
- Choose an Optum Care Network doctor.
If you don’t have a Medicare plan:
- Find a plan that’s right for you.
- Choose an Optum Care Network doctor.
Need help finding an Optum Care Network doctor?
Give us a call:
Toll-free 1-888-767-2222 (TTY/TTD 1-800-735-2922)
Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. local time
Or use our look-up tool.
Looking for a Medicare plan?
Finding the right plan can be challenging. You may have a lot of questions. Are my prescription drugs covered? Is my doctor in the network? There’s help. You can:
Speak with a licensed insurance agent
Optum Care Network doesn’t sell insurance. But we can refer you to a licensed insurance agent. Agents are trained to explain Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement insurance and prescription drug plans. To find an agent, view our list of licensed insurance agents.
Get help from an Optum Care Network representative
Our senior ambassadors can answer your questions about how Medicare works. Contact us, and we’ll reach out to you. Give us a call:
Toll-free 1-888-767-2222 (TTY/TTD 1-800-735-2922)
Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. local time
Talk to Medicare and learn about plans
Visit medicare.gov.
Or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Need help understanding Medicare?
We’ve put together some basic information about how Medicare works.
