Updated for plan year 2026 on 2026-07-25
Can I keep my doctor on Medicare Advantage?
You need to check the plan network and provider rules before enrolling. A doctor accepting Original Medicare does not automatically mean they are in a Medicare Advantage plan network.
What to check before you choose
Medicare choices depend on your dates, county, prescriptions, doctors, pharmacies, and how much risk you are comfortable carrying during the year.
- Confirm the beneficiary's Medicare effective dates, county, prescriptions, doctors, and coverage goals.
- Separate general education from plan-specific recommendations and document consent before marketing discussions.
- Check current plan-year rules, premiums, formularies, pharmacy pricing, networks, and enrollment-window eligibility.