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Old 10-25-2024, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by kschwi View Post
What do you do for healthcare if your network is out of state? It helps that I can meet virtually with my physicians but sometimes they might want to see blood work or get a urine sample.

Are there any clinics that do lab work without having to see a doctor? I'd have to pay out of pocket but it wouldn't be too bad if I didn't have to see someone. Has anyone done this and if so where?
Choose another medical plan. If you work for big company or government, there are many plans from which to choose. if you're on Medicare, I would stay with regular Medicare and then choose a supplemental plan Medicare pays 80% of their going rate for that doctor's services and then the supplemental plan usually picks up 80% of what Medicare didn't. I had $55,000 surgery in 2023 and I only paid $67 total to MAYO Clinic. works for everyone I know who worked for BaltImore County.
Those who choose Medicare Advantage find themselves OKAY if seeking a plan-approved LOCAL doctor but you'd be stranded for care if you leave this State. I can go anywhere and choose Whichever doctor i like and there are thousands "in network" in the yearly booklets your employer or Plan mails out. GOOD LUCK.