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To become a patient, you'll need to make sure you're a part of the OptumCare Network through your insurance plan. Then you can choose a Southwest Medical primary care provider.

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How do they all work together?

Figuring out how your health plan, medical network and provider work together can be confusing. What’s the difference between what your health plan does and what your network does? How do they both work with your doctor? We've created a video to help make it more clear.

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When can I join? 


  • Enroll in a new Medicare Advantage (MA) plan.
  • Switch from original Medicare to an MA plan.

Your new plan will usually go into effect on January 1 of the next year. Call 855-597-3588* to find a plan that’s just your style.

You are also elegible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan when: 

  • You've recently moved to Southern Nevada.
  • You've just become Medicare-eligible.

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*Optum Sales Support Center connects Medicare beneficiaries with resources including licensed insurance agents that sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans.