AARP® Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NM-8 (PPO) - Provider Directory 2026

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2026 AARP® Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NM-8 (PPO) provider directory for service areas in New Mexico lists network providers and explains how the information supports covered care. It notes the directory is not complete, network participation can change, and the online directory updates daily. The guide defines primary care providers, in-network versus out-of-network differences, and guidance for selecting or switching a PCP. It also covers emergency and urgent care, bills, and QMB-related billing protections.

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Introduction

Your Plan

Provider Directory

What is a primary care provider?

Select a primary care provider

The difference between in-network and out-of-network providers

If I need emergency or urgent care

If you get a bill

If you’re on Medicare and Medicaid

Provider Directory 2026 AARP® Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC NM-8 (PPO) New Mexico Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel and Santa Fe counties Some network providers may have been added or removed from our network after this directory was printed. UnitedHealthcare does not guarantee that each provider is still accepting new patients. For more information, please contact UnitedHealthcare Customer Service at: [myAARPMedicare.com](myAARPMedicare.com) Toll-free 1-866-579-8774 , TTY 711 7 a.m.-10 p.m. CT: 7 Days Oct-Mar; M-F Apr-Sept Y0066_INDVFULL_2026_C This directory is current as of November 10, 2025. This page is intentionally left blank. Introduction Your Plan Provider Directory This directory provides a list of your plan’s network providers. This directory is for the plan and service area listed on the cover. It is not a complete list of network providers available to you. You can search for a network provider and print a directory online. The online directory is updated daily and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
For the most up-to-date information about the plan’s network providers that serve your area: | | --- | | Visit [myAARPMedicare.com](myAARPMedicare.com) or call UnitedHealthcare Customer Service toll-free at 1-866-579-8774 , TTY 711 , 7 a.m.-10 p.m. CT: 7 Days Oct-Mar; M-F Apr-Sept. | The provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Y0066_INDVFULL_2026_C Introduction Introduction This directory provides a list of the plan’s network providers. With this plan, you also have access to care at network costs when you see providers in the UnitedHealthcare Medicare National Network (exclusions may apply) . You may also receive services from out-of-network providers nationwide that participate in Medicare and accept the plan. You do not need a referral to see in or out-ofnetwork providers for covered services. To get detailed information about your health care coverage, please see your Evidence of Coverage. What is a primary care provider? A primary care provider (PCP) is the health care professional who provides most of your care. The term PCP will be used throughout this directory. Your PCP can help you: • Make smart lifestyle choices to help improve and maintain your health • Get preventive care and health screenings • Better understand your medical conditions • Coordinate any specialist care to help avoid duplicate and expensive tests • Manage your prescriptions and identify possible harmful interactions Select a primary care provider To make sure you get the care you need, choose one of our network providers in your plan’s service area to be your primary care provider (PCP) . However, you’re not limited to this PCP for all your primary care. Your PCP plays an important role in your health care, and we want you to be comfortable with the provider you choose. If you want to switch providers, call UnitedHealthcare Customer Service tollfree at 1-866-579-8774 , 7 a.m.-10 p.m. CT: 7 Days Oct-Mar; M-F Apr-Sept, TTY 711. The difference between in-network and out-of-network providers Network providers are providers that your plan works with to give you care. If you use a network provider, your out-of-pocket costs, which are costs paid by you, may be lower. Out-of-network providers are providers that we currently do not work with, so your out-of-pocket costs may be higher. The network providers listed in this directory have agreed to provide you with your health care coverage. You can see a network specialist or other network provider without getting a referral. You may also get covered services from out-of-network providers. Check your Evidence of Coverage to see which services may be covered out-of-network. If I need emergency or urgent care A medical emergency is when you believe that you have symptoms that require immediate medical care to prevent death, loss of a limb or loss of function of a l

FAQs

How often is the provider directory updated, and is the printed list complete?

The online directory is updated daily and available 24/7. The printed directory is for the plan and service area on the cover and is not a complete list of all network providers.

What is a primary care provider (PCP) in this directory?

A PCP is the health care professional who provides most of your care. The directory uses the PCP term throughout and explains how your PCP helps with lifestyle choices, preventive care, condition understanding, coordination, and prescription management.

What guidance is given for emergency, urgent care, and out-of-network providers?

For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room or hospital, and emergency services are covered in or out of the service area. Urgently needed services are for non-emergencies requiring immediate care. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are not obligated to treat plan members except in emergencies.

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