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Maine UnitedHealthcare® Northern Light Health

UHC Northern Light Health plans allow access to UnitedHealthcare’s full network of doctors and hospitals throughout Maine, New England and nationally. These plans cover features and benefits in addition to those included in Original Medicare and include an integrated Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit. 

2024 plan names:

  • UHC Northern Light Health (HMO-POS)
  • UHC Northern Light Health (PPO)
  • UHC Northern Light Health Dual Complete (PPO D-SNP)

2023 plan names:

  • UnitedHealthcare Northern Light Health Flex (HMO-POS)
  • UnitedHealthcare Northern Light Health Choice (PPO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Northern Light Health Dual Complete (PPO D-SNP)

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans have a defined network of contracted local physicians and hospitals to provide member care. Generally, members must use these care providers to receive benefits for covered services, except in emergencies. Some HMO plans do not need referrals for specialty care.

Point of Service (HMO-POS) plans include all the features of HMO plans plus the ability to go outside the contracted network for certain health care services - typically at a higher cost. Some POS plans only cover out-of-network dental care. In addition, some POS plans do not require referrals for specialty care.

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans offer members access to a network of contracted physicians and hospitals, but also allow them the flexibility to seek covered services from outside of the contracted network, usually at a higher cost. Members do not need a referral for specialty care.