[gfmucci]

One local insurance firm told me that The Villages Hospital does not accept Humana health insurance? Is this true? Do you know what insurance plans this hospital does accept?

I have an inquiry in to them and will post the answer when advised.

[chuckinca]

gf:

Very Good Question!

I am sure many of us need to know the answer.

[Hope2b]

At a meeting the administrator said they did not take "Tricare Prime" because it is a discount insurance. (Later he said he never said that but I personally heard him) If Humana is a discount--I guess it means does not pay well-then they will not. I did stay in the hospital a couple times because they did take it in an emergency. Anyway they should be able to tell you. I like others like to ask here first. I hate telephones.

[gfmucci]

I don't have an answer yet. I just e-mailed Dale Hocking, Vice President and CFO
at LRMC and TVRH and expect a response by mid-week.

[zcaveman]

With my health insurance I can go to TVRH at the out of network cost which is 80/20. I think I pay the 20% - not sure. Not cheap.

Whatever you find out, verify if that is in-network or out-of-network. Big cost difference.

TVRH might say they accept your plan but your plan might say different. Check with your health care provider - not TVRH or LRMC or MRMC.

[Hope2b]

Originally Posted by oshunluva

Whoa!! I sure hope they take Tricare Prime, that is our only insurance.

Sorry, only for emergencies. They consider Tricare Prime a discount insurance and do not accept it. I was on Tricare Prime for the first 5 years we were here. You have to go to
Waterman or Ocala I think ORMC.

[Hope2b]

Originally Posted by oshunluva

So...The Villages Hospital for emergencies, Ocala, etc. for surgery and such, correct? That should work out ok. Thanks hope2b.

That is correct. I have been admitted to TV hospital twice in emergencies with no problem. They do take Tricare standard. I had surgery in Ocala and had good care there too. Only problem I had was got a letter--after surgery--telling me the radiologist did not accept Tricare Prime. DUH are we suppose to check out everyone. Anyway, without much trouble he accepted what they paid. I believe they have gotten that straightened out now.

[njgranny]

What about regular Medicare?

[Skip]

The payment they like the best is
CA$H
pre-service too.

Skip

[Hope2b]

Hospital takes regular Medicare.

[ConeyIsBabe]

Does anyone know the names of Florida insurance companies who offer health insurance to an individual who is retired and under the age of 50 ? (not me, a family member)

[golfnut]

Thanks Skip....never could have....never mind