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Originally Posted by MplsPete
You left ADVANTAGE, I presume you reverted to original, basic Medicare (not a supplement?) I'm curious, what is the procedure when you go to a physician. I suppose you present your Medicare card, then what? Do you get a bill? Do you have to send that to Medicare? Is it a smooth process, or cumbersome? Do you pay before Medicare reimburses you? Do all clinics accept this? C'mon, enquiring minds want to know . . .
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You don't send a bill to Medicare, and Medicare doesn't reimburse you. The provider bills Medicare and the provider is paid directly from Medicare. If you don't have a Medicare supplement, then you are responsible for a 20 percent coinsurance payment.