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New Englander 11-13-2022 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gatorbill1 (Post 2157126)
I have been with UHC HMO for quite a while now. Have never had a problem finding a specialist when needed. I also think the no referral is a BIG thing. Have never had anything or anyone denied.
If I need a referral to a specialist, wouldn't my primary care MD give me one?

retiredguy123 11-13-2022 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2157308)
If I need a referral to a specialist, wouldn't my primary care MD give me one?
Sometimes you know what specialist you need to see. So, why waste your time seeing your primary care doctor? Suppose you get a referral and the specialist can't see you for several months? Also, if you don't need a referral, you can get as many second opinions as you want from different specialists.

Rainger99 11-13-2022 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2157308)
If I need a referral to a specialist, wouldn't my primary care MD give me one?
I am sure that they would give you one - but you would probably have to schedule an appointment with the primary care doctor who would then refer you to a specialist. It is two visits to a doctor instead of one. I am not sure if the primary care doctor could expedite the visit with the specialist.

rustyp 11-13-2022 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2157308)
If I need a referral to a specialist, wouldn't my primary care MD give me one?
Your answer lies into understanding the difference between a HMO and a PPO when considering which advantage plan.

New Englander 11-13-2022 02:54 PM
I am currently with United Health HMO Advantage Villagers plan. So I don't need a referral.

YouNeverKnow 11-23-2022 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by oldtimes (Post 2156341)
Only 2 doctors. One is Dr Greene at Lake Deaton the other was in Brownwood.
Who is the doctor in Brownwood that does?


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