[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by wendyquat

Please share your list of the "many good gps" to choose from! Thanks!

I got a feeling all these good doctors will get overwhelmed with new patients between now and the end of the year. I'll probably be one of them.

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by rosemaryly

spend a fair amount of time in another state, any Advantage Plan is a distinct Disadvantage.

Check with United Health Care... that might not be a problem depending on the "other state" you are spending time in. They have an option to move your plan to the "other state" when you are there and then back to The Villages when you are here. UHC calls it "Passport".

[Lynne2387]

I agree! This is rapidly becoming the Unfriendlyest hometown.

[kaseydog]

Received my dreaded notice from tv health on july 13,2016. As a retiree from new york state i have excellent health insurance. But being 65 original medicare must be my primary or my insurance is cancelled.
As an example, under my current insurance one of my meds costs $25(30 day supply) same meds with medicare advantage cost is $300. An ad run by the villages in a daily sun magazine stated villages is allowing "non villagers with medicare advantage to use "facilities". The villages receives royalities from medicare advantage. How much of the fees,bonds, cost of our homes paid to build the health centers? In 2012 the villages put out a press release stating the eyes of the world would be watching the tv health. Convenient health care for a senior community is key. Think before you buy here.

[Vladimir]

Here is a fresh perspective and update since my initial post in January. In retrospect I am glad VHCS asked us to leave. They were OK as a turn key operation and primarily their focus is PREVENTIVE health care. We have just had a serious health accident requiring emergency trauma unit surgery at Ocala regional hospital, orthopedic surgeons, trauma doctors, Rehabilitation hospital stay at Ocala, in home rehab services, DME, future outpatient therapy and visits to orthopedic surgeons at Shands in Gainseville. Thank God that I can choose my own doctors, I have great flexibility, great care, and that everything is covered by Medicare with BC/BS anywhere I choose to live in the US. Even my primary care physician that I found is better and superior to what I had at VHCS. Every ones case is different but make sure you feel confident that United Advantage can handle serious medical issues not just run of the mill preventive check up visits. Create your own network of health care specialists and health care facilities that fits within the type of insurance plan you have.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Lynne2387

I agree! This is rapidly becoming the Unfriendlyest hometown.

I don't belong to the VHS, preferring instead to not be limited in the selection/referral of physicians. Having said that, I don't understand why VHS would be a factor in calling TV "unfriendly."

VHS will continue to work for some, and those who have been forced to seek other sources for healthcare may be justifiably upset. However, the existence of VHS is a benefit for those who can use it.

When you get down to it, the developer is trying to provide a decent source of healthcare for the residents of TV. He certainly had no obligation to do so. I can't think of another similar municipality that has taken on this challenge.

VHS is a business, and businesses make decisions based on environmental and other circumstances. VHS is not my cup of tea, but I wouldn't castigate VHS or the developer for attempting to initiate something unique or different. I won't use VHS but will give it a thumbs up! [emoji106][emoji106]


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[CritterLover]

Originally Posted by dbussone

I don't belong to the VHS, preferring instead to not be limited in the selection/referral of physicians. Having said that, I don't understand why VHS would be a factor in calling TV "unfriendly."

VHS will continue to work for some, and those who have been forced to seek other sources for healthcare may be justifiably upset. However, the existence of VHS is a benefit for those who can use it.

When you get down to it, the developer is trying to provide a decent source of healthcare for the residents of TV. He certainly had no obligation to do so. I can't think of another similar municipality that has taken on this challenge.

VHS is a business, and businesses make decisions based on environmental and other circumstances. VHS is not my cup of tea, but I wouldn't castigate VHS or the developer for attempting to initiate something unique or different. I won't use VHS but will give it a thumbs up! [emoji106][emoji106]


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Hence, "SAGE"! Very well said!

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by dbussone

I don't belong to the VHS, preferring instead to not be limited in the selection/referral of physicians. Having said that, I don't understand why VHS would be a factor in calling TV "unfriendly."

VHS will continue to work for some, and those who have been forced to seek other sources for healthcare may be justifiably upset. However, the existence of VHS is a benefit for those who can use it.

When you get down to it, the developer is trying to provide a decent source of healthcare for the residents of TV. He certainly had no obligation to do so. I can't think of another similar municipality that has taken on this challenge.

VHS is a business, and businesses make decisions based on environmental and other circumstances. VHS is not my cup of tea, but I wouldn't castigate VHS or the developer for attempting to initiate something unique or different. I won't use VHS but will give it a thumbs up! [emoji106][emoji106]


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I agree !! I am one who is with The Villages Health and I love it.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by Bonny

I agree !! I am one who is with The Villages Health and I love it.

Yes, people love VHS, but you are "grandfathered" so you're not faced with making a decision, right?

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by rosemaryly

For those of us who travel and who still spend a fair amount of time in another state, any Advantage Plan is a distinct Disadvantage. I was happy with the Villages Health Care System accepting my medicare and supplemental plans. Now I am very disappointed. When I return to TV in the fall, I guess I will be seeking another PCP. Darn. the almighty dollar rules again!

When you or your spouse worked, did you do it for a paycheck or own a for profit business? Was that for the "almighty dollar"or were you just concerned about your customers?

I am so tired of greed argument by about 0.001percent of the residents here. It sounds childish and petty.

Grow up. None of this decision is personal. And no one was kicked out. You have a choice. Make it and move on.

Happy weekend without stress wished for everyone.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Carla B

Yes, people love VHS, but you are "grandfathered" so you're not faced with making a decision, right?

Yes, I have TriCare.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

When you or your spouse worked, did you do it for a paycheck or own a for profit business? Was that for the "almighty dollar"or were you just concerned about your customers?

I am so tired of greed argument by about 0.001percent of the residents here. It sounds childish and petty.

Grow up. None of this decision is personal. And no one was kicked out. You have a choice. Make it and move on.

Happy weekend without stress wished for everyone.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Carla B

Yes, people love VHS, but you are "grandfathered" so you're not faced with making a decision, right?

As I understand, effective Jan 1 2017, no one will be grandfathered. It's either medicare advantage or hit the road.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by outlaw

As I understand, effective Jan 1 2017, no one will be grandfathered. It's either medicare advantage or hit the road.

Yes, we have TriCare and can stay.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Yes, I have TriCare.

Please let us know when you get the letter. I predict it should be sometime around Sept/Oct.