[2BNTV]

There are many threads about the TVH only taking UHC MA plans as their only insurance. Maybe Tricare for Life also.

Many people have stated they were better off with original Medicare with a supplement. They would also need to leave TVH system, for a doctor in 2017.

I just thought I would start a thread asking everyone to vote for their preference.

[villagetinker]

I saw a survey in the unnamed news source, and the last time I saw it, it was at 78% leaving, and 22% staying or changing. We are still undecided, I have the three books (yes there are 3 plans for the VHS insurance), and I am comparing these, HMO1 (Zero cost), HMO2 ($85/month), and a PPO option (not sure of cost). I need to review my thoughts with SHINE. Hate the thought of losing a really great PCP.

[Joejohnson]

My wife and I have Tricare, so we must leave. Tricare is considered the Rolls Royce of medical insurance where United Health care is a Hyundai. We will miss the Villages Health Care as they are wonderful and their doctors are top notch, but United Health care is "...........not good.........

[inthemindofanurse]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I saw a survey in the unnamed news source, and the last time I saw it, it was at 78% leaving, and 22% staying or changing. We are still undecided, I have the three books (yes there are 3 plans for the VHS insurance), and I am comparing these, HMO1 (Zero cost), HMO2 ($85/month), and a PPO option (not sure of cost). I need to review my thoughts with SHINE. Hate the thought of losing a really great PCP.

You are missing 2 more, there are 5 plans. One of them being Medicare AARP Complete

[inthemindofanurse]

Originally Posted by Joejohnson

My wife and I have Tricare, so we must leave. Tricare is considered the Rolls Royce of medical insurance wher United Health care is a Hyundai. We will miss the Villages Health Care as they are wonderful and their doctors are top notch, but United Health care is "...........not good.........

You sir, are also wrong. Tricare is accepted

[Joejohnson]

Originally Posted by inthemindofanurse

You sir, are also wrong. Tricare is accepted

No sir your wrong. Tricare is NOT accepted after you turn 65.
I begged them yesterday to let us be grandfathered because we are existing patients. There answere was United Health Care or get lost.

[Villager Joyce]

My husband feels he must leave because the specialists he has due to medical issues do not accept MA. I have a year to decide. We both enjoyed our relationship with our doctors and the staff. We are leaving only because of his situation.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by inthemindofanurse

You are missing 2 more, there are 5 plans. One of them being Medicare AARP Complete

AAH!! there was a misunderstanding (on my part), the PPO IS the AARP Medicare advantage. I just called, and apparently this is a $0 per month. So now I need to review all 3 plans.

They could not make this more confusing if they tried. Glad you commented, as I would have missed this completely.

[Villageswimmer]

We'll miss them, too. We'll get over it and move on.

[Happydaz]

My wife and I are leaving TVH. We have already made appointments with an internist. Our new doctor's office said they are already getting many new patient calls. We would never leave our company sponsored BC/BS Plan for any Medicare Advantage Plan. Once we leave my company's plan we can never go back. Three years ago these Medicare Advantage plans were about to be abolished. They were saved by a last ditch effort, but who knows what the future holds. Medicare changes every year. If you have a corporate or government plan think twice before you switch to the United Health Care Advantage Plan. You may not be able to go back to your original plan. There are many good primary care providers around The Villages. The doctor we chose has hospital privileges at Ocala and Munroe Medical Centers. It may be advisable for people to get a new doctor lined up quickly before they all start closing their practices to anymore new patients.

[Bogie Shooter]

Happy that you have finally made your decision.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

My wife and I are leaving TVH. We have already made appointments with an internist. Our new doctor's office said they are already getting many new patient calls. We would never leave our company sponsored BC/BS Plan for any Medicare Advantage Plan. Once we leave my company's plan we can never go back. Three years ago these Medicare Advantage plans were about to be abolished. They were saved by a last ditch effort, but who knows what the future holds. Medicare changes every year. If you have a corporate or government plan think twice before you switch to the United Health Care Advantage Plan. You may not be able to go back to your original plan. There are many good primary care providers around The Villages. The doctor we chose has hospital privileges at Ocala and Munroe Medical Centers. It may be advisable for people to get a new doctor lined up quickly before they all start closing their practices to anymore new patients.

Change happens and it IS NOT PERSONAL. It is a CHOICE you get to make.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

Change happens and it IS NOT PERSONAL. It is a CHOICE you get to make.

Actually, I think it's a choice that's forced upon you.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Actually, I think it's a choice that's forced upon you.

Actually it's not. You want to keep your insurance, find a provider who accepts it. Prefer to stay with VHC, utilize insurance they accept.

Simple.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

Actually it's not. You want to keep your insurance, find a provider who accepts it. Prefer to stay with VHC, utilize insurance they accept.

Simple.

Totally disagree.