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Old 11-01-2020, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Carla B View Post
Your hesitation is that you're afraid a doctor won't accept Medicare + supplemental. Have had Original Medicare + AARP for many years and have never encountered a practice that does not accept it, especially in Florida. Usually, when leaving the appointment, they say "You're good to go." No paperwork, no co-pay, you check in and walk out. Different than an Advantage plan.

There may be exceptions: I have the impression that Mayo Clinic may not accept Medicare plus supplemental as full payment, but I may be wrong about that. Maybe someone will clarify.
i can clarify a bit--i was taking my husband to mayo every other month. they will accept Medicare, but you will have to pay your portion promptly. they don't accept advantage plans, but his dr recommended a dr @ shands & another in ocala, both were covered.