[biker1]

My concern with the move by TVH to a MA plan is the exclusion of facilities such as Mayo in Jacksonville and UoF/Shands in Gainesville. These are places in FL that you may want to consider for a 2nd opinion when the local Drs. can't diagnose/fix you.

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

The original post is another wake-up call that you should not go with an HMO plan, but with a PPO plan, so that you can choose amongst various doctors and specialists, and to get a second opinion.

Also, it's a mistake to stereotype and brand all the doctors in the entire practice for the apparent neglect of a single one.

If they haven't paid the bills by now, I'd seek a reputable, not rabid, medical malpractice lawyer.

Malpractice lawyers have plenty of good reasons to be here, in NYC, Boston, Miami, L.A., Houston, Jacksonville, Orlando, Rochester, MN.......and anywhere.

From the TV Health website:

"If you are eligible for Medicare, we want you to know that the only Medicare Advantage plans The Villages Health participates in are those offered by UnitedHealthcare®.

UnitedHealthcare® The Villages® MedicareComplete® (HMO) Plan 1
UnitedHealthcare® The Villages® MedicareComplete® (HMO) Plan 2
AARP® Medicare Complete Choice® (Regional PPO)
AARP® Medicare Complete Choice® (HMO)
United Healthcare® Medicare Advantage Dual Complete

We continue to Participate with the following Commercial Insurances:

Avmed
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Cigna
Multiplan
Private Healthcare System/PHCS
Tricare Standard
United Healthcare"