For 2027, Great Lakes Urology has confirmed participation with traditional (Original) Medicare, Univera Healthcare, and traditional Medicaid. A CoverRight agent can help you understand which options will keep your care at Great Lakes Urology.

For 2027, Great Lakes Urology has confirmed participation with Univera Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans. Because plan participation can vary by plan and may change, CoverRight can help you review your options, confirm whether your Great Lakes Urology providers participate in a specific plan, and compare that plan with your other Medicare coverage options. For the latest participation information, you can also visit GreatLakesUrology.com or call the practice at 716-284-3900.

Yes. Great Lakes Urology will continue to accept Original Medicare in 2027, and Medicare Supplement plans generally allow you to see any provider that accepts Medicare. This means you should be able to continue seeing your Great Lakes Urology providers. CoverRight can help you review your Medicare Supplement benefits and understand how your coverage may apply to care you receive at Great Lakes Urology.

To choose your coverage for 2027, the Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, with new coverage starting January 1. If you are new to Medicare, your Initial Enrollment Period is a 7-month window that begins 3 months before the month you turn 65 and ends 3 months after it. If you are already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you have another opportunity to make a change from January 1 through March 31. Certain life events, such as retiring past 65, losing employer coverage, or moving, may also qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) is federal coverage that lets you see any provider in the country who accepts Medicare. Many people add a standalone Part D plan for prescriptions and a Medigap plan to help with out-of-pocket costs. Medicare Advantage (Part C) is offered by private insurance companies and combines hospital, medical, and usually prescription drug coverage in 1 plan, typically with a provider network. The right choice depends on your Great Lakes Urology providers, prescriptions, and health care needs, and a CoverRight agent can help you compare both side by side.

We recommend starting about 3 months before your 65th birthday so you have time to review your options without pressure. If you plan to keep working, speak with a CoverRight agent before delaying enrollment. Depending on your employer coverage, delaying parts of Medicare may be appropriate, but in some cases it can lead to late-enrollment penalties or gaps in coverage.

Please have your Medicare card, a list of your Great Lakes Urology physicians and advanced practice providers, your current prescriptions, and any questions you would like to discuss. You can reach our dedicated patient support line at (716) 274-6534 (TTY: 711), or book a consultation online at a time that works for you.

CoverRight is an independent, licensed Medicare guidance service working with Great Lakes Urology to help patients choose 2027 Medicare coverage that works with their care. Our licensed agents help you compare plans based on your physicians, advanced practice providers, and prescriptions, and support you through enrollment at no cost to you. CoverRight does not provide medical advice or make treatment decisions. Those decisions remain between you and your care team.

Beginning in January 2027, your Western New York Urology Associates physicians and advanced practice providers will practice under the name Great Lakes Urology. Your doctors, locations, and care team remain the same. Because of this change, it is important to review your Medicare coverage this fall to make sure your plan works with your care in 2027.

Yes. CoverRight guidance and enrollment support are completely free, and there is never an obligation to enroll. If you choose to enroll in a plan through CoverRight, we are paid directly by the insurance company. This never adds to what you pay for your plan.

You will be connected with a licensed CoverRight agent who takes the time to understand your situation, including your Medicare eligibility, current coverage, physicians and advanced practice providers, prescriptions, and budget. Together, you will compare options that help keep your care at Great Lakes Urology within reach. Family members and caregivers are always welcome to join your appointment.