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Originally Posted by curly top
In a couple of months I will be turning 65 so need to decide what type of healthcare insurance to switch to. There has been a lot of articles published about TV UHC Medicare Advantage Program and TV Healthcare system. Some of it sounds too good to be true. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who participates if they're happy with the doctors and service provided. I am worried that I will be changing from my current doctors and wondered if there was any particular doctor at Colony or Pinellas that you would recommend.
I am getting inundated with brochures and mail from every insurance provider out there. Whom told them I was turning 65?  |
I will try to answer your question. Upon turning 65 you will become eligible for Medicare. You can select straight Medicare, or select Medicare and add a Supplement (coverage for uncovered Medicare services) (an additional premium is required for a Supplement) or select a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO).
The Villages Health system will only accept you as a new patient if you have chosen a United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan (many insurance companies offer Medicare Advantage Plans and Supplements).
My wife and I both are in The Villages Health system with Primary Care physicians. We are both happy with our primary care doctors. Where The Villages Health falls flat, as well as this area in general, is specialists. I believe this is due to the difficulty in recruiting top-notch specialists to our rural area.
I know this it a lot to absorb. I strongly suggest you contact SHINE to assist you. Be aware the the Medicare offices in each town square are run by United Healthcare and therefore have a vested interest in only their products.