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Old 02-29-2024, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Marine1974 View Post
I’ll keep it short , why would I go to a primary care doctor if I have sciatica? Your burdening the healthcare system if you go to a primary care doctor and refers you to a orthopedic doctor which because I’m on regular Medicare
I don’t need a referral. My time is valuable. And I pay for regular Medicare and a supplemental insurance, which gives me a choice and I’m covered unlike
Medicare advantage plans which burden the healthcare system and make you see two doctors to get a referral before seeing a specialist.
I agree 100% with this philosophy. Also, the provider network for Advantage plans are more limited.