Better-coordinated care, right where you already get it.
Rancho Accountable Care helps your existing doctors work together to give you a better experience under Original Medicare — without changing who you see, what you pay, or your right to choose.
WHAT STAYS THE SAME
The basics, unchanged.
An ACO is a behind-the-scenes partnership. Your day-to-day care looks the same — only better connected.
You keep your doctors
See the same primary care provider, specialists, and hospital you choose today.
No additional cost
There are no premiums, fees, or copays for being part of an ACO. You keep your Original Medicare coverage.
You keep all Medicare rights
You can see any Medicare provider, anywhere in the country. Nothing about your benefits changes.
EXTRA SUPPORT
Benefit enhancements you can use.
Because Rancho Accountable Care participates in the CMS LEAD Model, your providers can offer extra services at no cost to you.
Telehealth visits
Talk with your doctor from home for follow-ups and routine concerns when you can't make it in.
Post-discharge home visits
A nurse or care navigator can check in after a hospital stay to make sure recovery goes smoothly.
Care coordination calls
A real person helps you understand next steps, schedule appointments, and connect with specialists.
Medication reviews
A pharmacist can review all your medications to catch interactions and simplify your routine.
VOLUNTARY ALIGNMENT .
Your choice, every step.
Medicare patients aren’t required to do anything. If your primary care doctor participates in our ACO, Medicare may automatically include you so we can coordinate your care. You can also actively choose us — or opt out at any time.
You can also opt out of having your Medicare claims data shared with the ACO. This will not affect your care, your benefits, or your relationship with your doctor.
How to opt out
- Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24/7.
- Tell the representative you’d like to opt out of having your data shared with an ACO.
- Or send a written request to your ACO compliance officer (see Contact).
Opting out is free and never affects your care or your Medicare benefits.
YOUR PRIVACY
Medicare beneficiary data privacy practices apply to everything we do.
We follow HIPAA and the privacy standards required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Your health information is shared only with your providers and only to coordinate your care. You can read our full Notice of Privacy Practices in the footer of any page on this site.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions, answered plainly.
Do I have to enroll? Will my insurance change?
No. You don’t enroll in anything, and your insurance does not change. You stay in Original Medicare. The ACO simply gives your doctors better tools to coordinate your care.
Will I still see my regular doctor?
Yes. You see the same primary care provider and specialists you choose today. You can also see any Medicare provider, anywhere in the country, just like you can now.
Does this cost me anything?
No. There are no premiums, copays, or fees for being part of an ACO. Your Medicare coverage and costs work exactly as they did before.
What is the CMS LEAD Model?
The LEAD Model is a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services program for new and growing ACOs. It encourages physician-led organizations to take responsibility for the quality and total cost of care for the patients they serve.
How is my health information protected?
Your data is protected by HIPAA and additional CMS rules for ACOs. Information is shared only with your care team to coordinate care. You can opt out of having your claims data shared with the ACO at any time by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
How do I report a concern?
Call our compliance hotline or use the anonymous reporting form linked in the footer of every page. All reports are reviewed by the Compliance Officer.