Brown University Health
Brown University Health physicians now out of network as of July 1 for UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans
The following Brown University Health physician offices are now out of network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, including Group Retiree, as of July 1, 2026:
- Brown Dermatology
- Brown Emergency Room
- Brown Health Medical Group (Lifespan Physician Group)
- Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care (Coastal Medical)
- Brown Medicine
- Brown Neurology
- Brown Surgical (University Surgical)
- Brown Urology
- Miriam Hospital
- Newport
- Radiosurgery Center of Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Hospital
Please see additional information and FAQs regarding continuity of care as well as other providers that continue to remain in our network.
Services approved by UnitedHealthcare scheduled to occur with a Brown University Health physician after the out of network date of July 1 will be covered for our UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members. We will reimburse Brown University Health just as Traditional Medicare would pay and in accordance with the member’s benefit plan for the services provided.
UnitedHealthcare members who are in the middle of treatment with a Brown University Health physician at the time they left our network on July 1 may qualify for continuity of care. Continuity of care provides continued in-network benefits for a period of time after a hospital or physician leaves our network. An example of a patient who may qualify includes but is not limited to:
- Patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed cancer, or those currently in active cancer treatment.
UnitedHealthcare members can apply for continuity of care any time. People who have questions about continuity of care, how to apply or whether they might be eligible, should call the number on their health plan ID card.
UnitedHealthcare members who are in the middle of treatment with a Brown University Health physician at the time they left our network on July 1 may qualify for continuity of care
Continuity of care provides continued in-network benefits for a specified period of time after a hospital or physician leaves our network. An example of a patient who may qualify includes but is not limited to:
- Patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed cancer, or those currently in active cancer treatment
UnitedHealthcare members who have questions about continuity of care, how to apply or whether they might be eligible, should call the number on their health plan ID card.
We continue to have a broad network of physicians throughout Rhode Island and the surrounding region that are readily able to provide high-quality care
Some of the primary care and specialty care physician practices remaining in our Medicare Advantage network include but are not limited to:
- Arches Medical
- Care New England Primary Care
- Medical Associates of Rhode Island
- Prime Healthcare Services Landmark LLC
- Prospect Charter CARE Medical Associates
- South County Medical Group Primary Care
UnitedHealthcare members who have questions or need assistance finding an alternative in-network physician in their area should call the number on their health plan ID card. They can also use the provider directory on our member website at www.myuhc.com to search for physicians that continue to participate in our network.
Members enrolled in our Group Retiree Medicare Advantage PPO plans may still receive care from a Brown University Health physician as an out-of-network provider, if they are a Medicare-approved provider that accepts the plan. Their share of the cost will be the same as if they were part of the network for some or all services.
- UnitedHealthcare Group Retiree Medicare Advantage members are encouraged to speak with their physician to confirm they’ll continue to see them, regardless of their network status.
- For additional information about our Group Retiree plan as well as information on how to find a provider in their area, UnitedHealthcare members should go to retiree.uhc.com.
Frequently asked questions
The following Brown University Health physician offices are now out of network as of July 1, 2026 for our Medicare Advantage plans only, including Group Retiree:
- Brown Dermatology
- Brown Emergency Room
- Brown Health Medical Group (Lifespan Physician Group)
- Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care (Coastal Medical)
- Brown Medicine
- Brown Neurology
- Brown Surgical (University Surgical)
- Brown Urology
- Miriam Hospital
- Newport
- Radiosurgery Center of Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Hospital
Brown University Health’s hospitals and physicians will continue to participate in our network for the following UnitedHealthcare benefit plans:
- Employer-sponsored commercial plans
- Individual Family Plan (IFP)
- Medicaid (UnitedHealthcare Community Plan)
- Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP)
- Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP)
- Medicare supplemental plans
Members enrolled in these UnitedHealthcare benefit plans are not impacted by the July 1 network change for Medicare Advantage plans and can continue to access in-network services at Brown University Health.
Services approved by UnitedHealthcare scheduled with a Brown University Health physician on or after the out of network effective date of July 1 will be covered for our UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members. We will reimburse Brown University Health just as Traditional Medicare would pay and in accordance with the member’s benefit plan for the services provided.
Brown University Health’s physicians are now out of network for our Medicare Advantage plans, including Group Retiree, as of July 1, 2026.
Brown University Health’s hospitals and physicians will continue to participate in our network for the following UnitedHealthcare benefit plans:
- Employer-sponsored commercial plans
- Individual Family Plan (IFP)
- Medicaid (UnitedHealthcare Community Plan)
- Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP)
- Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP)
- Medicare supplemental plans
Members enrolled in these UnitedHealthcare benefit plans are not impacted by the July 1 network change for Medicare Advantage plans and can continue to access in-network services at Brown University Health.
We mailed letters to members who received services from a Brown University Health physician in the past 12 months. These letters notified members that Brown University Health physicians will no longer participate in our Medicare Advantage network, effective July 1, 2026.
The following Brown University Health physician offices are now out of network as of July 1, 2026 for our Medicare Advantage plans only, including Group Retiree:
- Brown Dermatology
- Brown Emergency Room
- Brown Health Medical Group (Lifespan Physician Group)
- Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care (Coastal Medical)
- Brown Medicine
- Brown Neurology
- Brown Surgical (University Surgical)
- Brown Urology
- Miriam Hospital
- Newport
- Radiosurgery Center of Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Hospital
We continue to have a broad network of primary care and specialty care physicians throughout Rhode Island and the surrounding region that are readily able to provide high-quality care.
Some of the primary care and specialty care physician practices remaining in our Medicare Advantage network include but are not limited to:
- Arches Medical
- Care New England Primary Care
- Medical Associates of Rhode Island
- Prime Healthcare Services Landmark LLC
- Prospect Charter CARE Medical Associates
- South County Medical Group Primary Care
UnitedHealthcare members who need assistance finding alternative in-network physicians in their area should call the number on their health plan ID card.
For additional information about our Group Retiree plan as well as information on how to find an area provider, UnitedHealthcare members should go to retiree.uhc.com.
If one of our members was in the middle of treatment with a Brown University Health physician when they left our network as of July 1, they may qualify for continuity of care. Continuity of care provides continued in-network benefits or a specified period of time after a hospital or physician leaves our network. Examples of patients who may qualify include patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed cancer, or those currently in active cancer treatment.
Members who have questions about continuity of care, whether they might be eligible or need assistance applying should call the number on their health plan ID card.
UnitedHealthcare members should always go to the nearest hospital in the event of an emergency. Their services will be covered at the in-network benefit level, regardless of whether the hospital participates in UnitedHealthcare’s network.