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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Thanks. I agree that this is preying on seniors. But, I did call The Villages Hospital billing department and they told me that, if you have a scheduled surgery or procedure, you can tell them that you only want to be treated by in-network providers and they will comply. They also said that they do have some out-of-network doctors working in the emergency room, but that it would be extremely rare that they would charge more than the FEP Blue Cross plan because the plan is so highly popular and well recognized. But, personally, unlike some people, I am not at all hesitant about discussing insurance coverage and costs with anyone who is treating me or providing any kind of medical service.
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The thing to me that is the most upsetting is that as we age we are not always capable of dealing with insurance issues such as these and know to make that phone call to challenge a bill or ask for an in-network doctor. I know that I have been taken advantage of over the years this way and it won't be happening again.