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Old 01-02-2025, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiserbud47 View Post
Not all Aetna plans are affected.

We have an Aetna PPO ESA plan and Dr. Novis will continue to be our provider.
Review the letter you received from Aetna. Only HMO or HMO-POS plans are affected.

Dr. Novis' office told me that Aetna made the decision, not Dr. Novis.
Very valuable information. Most naysayers of advantage plans have no idea the difference between a HMO and PPO. An HMO is a localized plan whereas a PPO is usually very wide coverage some to the point of being nationwide with as good of coverage as standard
Medicare plus supplement. The PPO generally will cost more and have higher deductibles usually without any specialists referrals required. If you stay with Dr Novis you might consider switching to the Aetna PPO plan. You will greatly increase your choices of providers.

Last edited by rustyp; 01-02-2025 at 02:23 PM.