An Overview of Managed Care

For those who aren’t yet eligible for Medicare, HMOs and PPOs are the most common types of managed care health insurance plans.

Becoming a Partner in Your Health Care

AARP offers suggestions on how to become an active partner in your health care – everything from living a healthy lifestyle to what to do when you’re in the doctor’s office.

Choosing Your Managed Care Doctors

Tips on choosing a managed care primary care doctor, staying with your current doctor, changing your primary care doctor, and getting a referral a specialist inside or outside your managed care plan.

Managed Care - When You Are Very Sick

When you become very ill, you need to know what kind of care your managed care health plan covers.

Managed Care Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities

AARP explains what you should know about your managed care plan to get good care.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits in Managed Care

AARP explains general mental health and substance abuse benefits under managed care plans for both inpatient and outpatient services.

Prescription Drug Benefits in Managed Care

AARP explains how managed care health plans use formularies (lists of preferred drugs) and mail-order pharmacies to lower the cost of medicines.

Your Managed Care Rights and How to Appeal

AARP explains where to find information about your rights under managed care plans and how to file a formal appeal or complaint.