AARP Medicare provider portal, phone and payer ID quick facts
| Provider resource entry point | https://www.uhcprovider.com |
|---|---|
| Payer contact reference | 1-877-842-3210 |
| Claims payer ID | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| Eligibility payer ID | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| ERA payer ID | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| Timely filing | Plan, state and participation agreement specific |
| Prior auth route | Verify the current product policy and delegated reviewer; X12 278 support is not established by a portal link |
| Last reviewed | 2026-04-23 |
- This registry has not established one national timely-filing limit for AARP Medicare. Verify the controlling plan document, provider agreement, denial notice, or jurisdictional rule.
- This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for AARP Medicare. Use the denial notice, plan document, provider agreement, or jurisdictional rule to assign the correct route and deadline. Missing registry evidence does not mean appeal rights are unavailable.
AARP Medicare at a glance
| Legal name | AARP Medicare (administered by UnitedHealthcare) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | AARP MedicareComplete, UHC AARP |
| Category | Medicare Advantage |
| Parent organization | UnitedHealth Group (underwritten for AARP) |
| Claims payer ID | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| Eligibility (270/271) payer ID | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| ERA (835) payer ID | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| NAIC company code | Not established in this registry |
| States covered | Nationwide (50 states) |
| Members covered | ~13 million members |
| Provider resource entry point | https://www.uhcprovider.com |
| Provider phone | 1-877-842-3210 |
Always verify claims-routing details against the member ID card and the payer's current EDI companion guide before submission.
Timely filing & appeals for AARP Medicare
UnitedHealthcare directs providers to their applicable agreement and state filing requirements. A 90-day example is not a universal AARP Medicare rule; identify the member plan.
| Submission type | Window |
|---|---|
| Initial claim reference | Plan, state and participation agreement specific |
| Out-of-network initial claim | Verify the member's plan and applicable out-of-network rules |
| Secondary / coordination of benefits | Verify the allowed window and start event; a primary EOB does not automatically restart filing |
| Corrected claim | Verify correction instructions; do not substitute an appeal deadline |
| Reconsideration / appeal | Use the applicable denial or decision notice and the process below |
This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for AARP Medicare. Use the denial notice, plan document, provider agreement, or jurisdictional rule to assign the correct route and deadline. Missing registry evidence does not mean appeal rights are unavailable.
Source: AARP Medicare provider policy. Always confirm before disputing a TFL denial — payer policies are versioned and product-specific.
Prior authorization with AARP Medicare
Decision deadlines depend on the product, service and urgency. CMS-0057-F generally starts its decision-timeframe requirements in 2026 for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and CHIP payers subject to the rule: seven calendar days for standard requests and 72 hours for expedited requests. Those requirements exclude drug authorizations and QHP issuers on the federally facilitated exchanges. Other plans, state rules and permitted extensions can differ. Check the applicable policy; a decision deadline is not a guarantee of approval.
CMS-0057-F decision-timeframe requirements and exclusions
Verify AARP Medicare electronic claims (837), eligibility (270/271), remittance (835) and authorization (278) separately for the member product and clearinghouse. Registry flags and routing references are not current transaction-complete approval. Confirm the companion guide, enrollment and applicable source findings below. A blank or unverified field does not establish that the transaction is unavailable. Authorization requirements and submission channels depend on the product, service and delegated reviewer. Verify the applicable policy before scheduling; a portal listing is not proof of X12 278 connectivity.
This registry does not provide a current prior-authorization code list for AARP Medicare. Start with the provider resources or the policy documents below, then confirm the applicable product, service and effective date. A resource link does not establish that a live code-lookup tool is available.
Top denial reasons for AARP Medicare
Per-payer denial benchmarks publish here once the QuickIntell anonymized ETL pipeline ingests sufficient AARP Medicare volume. Until then, see the broader CARC reference for industry-wide remediation guides.
Electronic claims, eligibility & ERA
| Transaction | Registry indication — not verification | Routing reference |
|---|---|---|
| 837P / 837I claims | Listed in registry; verify current scope | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| 270 / 271 eligibility | Listed in registry; verify current scope | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| 278 prior authorization | Listed in registry; verify current scope | Verify X12 278 routing separately |
| 835 ERA | Verify support and enrollment separately | 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
Payer IDs vary by clearinghouse — confirm against your clearinghouse payer list (Availity, Change Healthcare/Optum, Waystar) before configuring submitter routing.
What revenue cycle teams should verify before submitting claims
- Identify the actual UnitedHealthcare-administered AARP-branded Medicare product, participation agreement and service date. Do not apply UHC Community Plan Medicaid instructions merely because the parent organization is shared.
- Verify the member ID card and current clearinghouse instructions separately for claims, eligibility and ERA; a parent-company identifier is not proof of every product’s routing.
- Use the applicable Medicare product instructions and provider agreement for filing, authorization and disputes. A90-day example in the administrative guide is not a universal AARP Medicare deadline.
Common denial and routing risks for this payer
- Confusing an AARP-branded Medicare product with UnitedHealthcare commercial or Community Plan Medicaid coverage.
- Applying a sample filing period without the member product, participation agreement and applicable state requirements.
- Copying a claims identifier into eligibility or ERA setup without checking the transaction-specific route.
How QuickIntell supports this workflow
- Before configuring a workflow, identify the Medicare product, participation status, service date and member-card administrator.
- Ask for verification of each intended transaction and retain the source or agreement supporting its routing; this list does not certify a product integration.
- Use the applicable filing and dispute instructions to assign follow-up; do not treat an administrative-guide example as a universal deadline.
Source checks and remaining limits
The latest partial comparison is dated . Retained earlier findings keep their original dates below. This is a partial source check, not a whole-page, clinical or legal review. It does not refresh the legacy review date above.
provider_phone
Source comparison: 2026-09-18
877-842-3210 listed for provider services; product/state contacts vary. Source locator: General provider assistance; Medicare Advantage.
Primary source for provider_phonetimely_filing_days, filing_rule
Source comparison: 2026-09-18
Agreement/state-specific filing. 90 days is an example of an agreement term, not a universal AARP Medicare deadline. Source locator: Welcome pp i–ii; printed p 135/PDF 150 Proof of claim timely filing; printed p 145/PDF 160 corrected claims. Document/version: 2026; effective Apr 1, 2026 for existing network and Jan 1, 2026 for new entrants as stated in introduction.
Primary source for timely_filing_days, filing_rule
Not checked in this pass: All fields outside these bounded findings, including exact legal entity/NAIC, current enrollment and geography; Product-complete initial, corrected, secondary and appeal rules, agreements, exceptions and effective dates; Every claims, eligibility, ERA and authorization transaction identifier; portal access is not capability certification; Current clinical criteria and prior-authorization code samples; QuickIntell integrations/outcomes and historical DataForSEO demand; Accountable whole-record editorial approval; no last_reviewed date was advanced.
Sources used for this guide
Evaluate QuickIntell workflow fit for AARP Medicare
These module references are evaluation starting points, not evidence of a validated connection, supported transaction or customer deployment. Confirm the actual member plan, data access and product scope first.
- QuickRCM
Evaluate claim preparation, follow-up and denial worklists for AARP Medicare; verify the actual plan rules and available connections before implementation.
- QuickAuth
Assess authorization-packet and status workflows for AARP Medicare; confirm product, service, delegated reviewer and permitted submission channels.
- QuickERA
Verify the actual 835 files, posting exceptions and reconciliation requirements for AARP Medicare before evaluating automation. An ERA identifier alone does not establish supported ingestion or posting.
Frequently asked questions about AARP Medicare
Where is the AARP Medicare provider portal?
Use https://www.uhcprovider.com as a starting point for AARP Medicare provider resources. This link may open a directory or contact page rather than a transaction portal. Select the applicable product and administrator, then verify the available functions, enrollment and access requirements. QuickIntell is not the official payer portal.
What is the timely filing limit for AARP Medicare?
UnitedHealthcare directs providers to their applicable agreement and state filing requirements. A 90-day example is not a universal AARP Medicare rule; identify the member plan.
What is the AARP Medicare payer ID?
Claims: 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse. Eligibility (270/271): 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse. ERA (835): 87726 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse. Do not substitute a claims ID for an unverified transaction ID. Check current source findings and the member ID card before submitting.
Does AARP Medicare accept electronic claims?
Verify AARP Medicare electronic claims (837), eligibility (270/271), remittance (835) and authorization (278) separately for the member product and clearinghouse. Registry flags and routing references are not current transaction-complete approval. Confirm the companion guide, enrollment and applicable source findings below. A blank or unverified field does not establish that the transaction is unavailable.
How do I appeal a AARP Medicare denial?
This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for AARP Medicare. Use the denial notice, plan document, provider agreement, or jurisdictional rule to assign the correct route and deadline. Missing registry evidence does not mean appeal rights are unavailable.
How long do AARP Medicare prior authorization approvals take?
Decision deadlines depend on the product, service and urgency. CMS-0057-F generally starts its decision-timeframe requirements in 2026 for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and CHIP payers subject to the rule: seven calendar days for standard requests and 72 hours for expedited requests. Those requirements exclude drug authorizations and QHP issuers on the federally facilitated exchanges. Other plans, state rules and permitted extensions can differ. Check the applicable policy; a decision deadline is not a guarantee of approval.
What is the AARP Medicare provider phone number?
This registry lists 1-877-842-3210 as a contact reference for AARP Medicare. Confirm the number and service scope against the member ID card and current product-specific directory; claims, eligibility and authorization inquiries may use different teams.
Automate workflows around AARP Medicare requirements
Connect eligibility, prior authorization, pre-submission claim checks, and remittance routing in one governed workflow. Payer and plan configuration is confirmed during implementation.
Disclaimer
This page is operational reference for medical-billing professionals. It is not legal, clinical, or contractual advice. Payer policies change without notice — always verify against AARP Medicare's current published documents before submission. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.