How we support health insurance brokers
In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, health insurance brokers face the challenging task of helping their clients navigate complex systems and plans.
We offer the tools, resources and experts to help you:
- Access health plan and network information
- Find primary care providers
- Stay current on updates, events and network changes
- Onboard new clients with confidence
- Get answers to questions fast
Why choose Optum provider networks for your clients?
Access to high-quality, coordinated care
Give your clients a broad network of Optum primary care providers to choose from by leveraging our provider network. Our doctors are held accountable for delivering the highest standard of care. And our teams take the time to explain everything carefully and guide your clients through their choices.
If a specialist is needed, we’ll connect your clients to the right one and share important health details.
Focus on overall health
We go beyond caring for patients just when they're sick. We help connect patients to communities that support overall health and wellness, including:
- Online or in-person classes
- Exercise programs
- Recreational events
Caring for the whole person
Our care teams offer a unique approach. It combines the latest scientific information with a focus on the whole person — their physical, mental, social and prescription health.
According to the Better Medicare Alliance 2025 State of Medicare Advantage Report, this holistic care results in:
- Lower health care costs
- Fewer ER visits and hospitalizations
- More timely preventive care
Nine out of 10 patients would tell a friend to see their Optum doctor.*
Read our white paper to learn more about connected care for whole-person health.
Value-driven care
Optum helps our providers incorporate value-based care (VBC) delivery models into their day-to-day practices. Our care teams focus on preventive care so patients get the care they need, when they need it. By focusing on providing the right care for better health, we help keep costs down for our patients.
How does Optum help you succeed?
- Search for primary care providers that fit your criteria.
- Match each patient with the right doctor in minutes.
- Onboard clients with roadmaps and timelines to show them what’s next.
- Get support from local marketing teams for educational and sales activities.
- Take advantage of shareable educational and sales materials.
Find broker support in your state
Arizona
Find local providers, connect with your support team and see health plans accepted by Optum Care Network–Arizona.
California
Find local providers, connect with your support team and help your clients get high-quality care in California.
Connecticut
Find local providers, see accepted health plans and help your clients become patients of Advantage Plus Network – Connecticut.
Florida
Find local providers, connect with your support team and help your clients get high-quality care in Florida.
Nevada
Find local providers, connect with your support team and help your clients become patients of Optum Nevada.
New Jersey
Find local providers, see accepted health plans and help your clients become patients of Optum Medical Care New Jersey.
New Mexico
Find local providers, connect with your support team and help your clients become patients of Optum Care Network–New Mexico.
New York
Find local providers, see accepted health plans and and help your clients become patients of Optum Medical Care New York.
Texas
Find local providers, connect with your support team and help your clients get high-quality care in Texas.
Utah
Find local providers, connect with your support team and help your clients become patients of Optum Care Network–Utah.
Washington
Find local providers, connect with your support team and help your clients become patients of Optum Care Washington.
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*This is according to Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey results for patient visits from July 2022 to June 2023.