[Villageswimmer]

We belong to TVS and are North for a few months. We have yet to receive the ultimatum letter. There's been plenty of time for forwarding.

We thought we were on the hit list.

Is it possible they've changed their minds, maybe for specific insurances like BCBS?

[laceylady]

We have BCBS and we got our letters two weeks ago.

[ryno]

We also have not received a letter and are also north for a few months a year. After an insurance interview a couple of years ago, we were told our insurance was better, advised NOT to change and that we would be grandfathered in.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

....Is it possible they've changed their minds, maybe for specific insurances like BCBS?

No...

[villagetinker]

Have not seen any retractions or changes announced. My suggestion, call villages health directly, and ask what is going on in your specific case. It APPEARS there may be some differences between below the age of 65 and above the age of 65, and the specific plans, no idea of the impact on MEDICADE age people.
Have you been getting your other mail forwarded, in a timely manner, there were some prior complaints about this service.
And finally, welcome to health care CHAOS. I went online today to the VHS portal, and found that NONE of the visit summaries were available, they were there 2 weeks ago.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

We belong to TVS and are North for a few months. We have yet to receive the ultimatum letter. There's been plenty of time for forwarding.

We thought we were on the hit list.

Is it possible they've changed their minds, maybe for specific insurances like BCBS?

Maybe you're not old enough to be on Medicare? If so, you shouldn't be affected until you reach age 65, at which time you'll need to decide to sign up for UHC Medicare Advantage or leave TVHS.

[Radioman41]

There was a post on the other news service that the letters were not sent out by first class mail therefore not forwarded to people away for the summer. We are away and did not get a letter. We have the original Medicare and BC/BS. I called TVH and they confirmed we were sent the famous letter, so we have been searching for a new provider.

[Dan9871]

Just checked myself and all visits and lab results are there (for the 2+ years we've been going there).

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I went online today to the VHS portal, and found that NONE of the visit summaries were available, they were there 2 weeks ago.

[2BNTV]

Call them, 352.674.1740 and get your info from the horses mouth.

I hope your back during the enrollment period to do what you may need to do.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Carla B

Maybe you're not old enough to be on Medicare? If so, you shouldn't be affected until you reach age 65, at which time you'll need to decide to sign up for UHC Medicare Advantage or leave TVHS.

Was at TVHS this AM, and asked for second time' So....straight from the horse's "mouth"-----

65 and over-----UHC MA plan or hit the road

under 65----no change in accepted insurances

[Villageswimmer]

Thanks all for your help!

[goodtimesintv]

Originally Posted by Radioman41

There was a post on the other news service that the letters were not sent out by first class mail therefore not forwarded to people away for the summer. We are away and did not get a letter. We have the original Medicare and BC/BS. I called TVH and they confirmed we were sent the famous letter, so we have been searching for a new provider.

We know what you mean by "provider". But as government-speak healthcare vocabulary transforms our vocabulary, it's wise to look for a "physician" who's board-certified in his/her specialty.

And, keep an eye on the ulterior motives that are seeking cheaper, more "cost effective" substitutes for the primary healthcare services we have known.

(Imagine the spendaholics in Congress being "cost effective" and perpetually running for office on their "cost-effectiveness" accomplishments....er......controls.)

Paramedics, EMT's, medical assistants, nursing assistants, phlebotomists and x-ray technicians are "providers" too.

But I don't want one as my primary-care physician.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Have not seen any retractions or changes announced. My suggestion, call villages health directly, and ask what is going on in your specific case. It APPEARS there may be some differences between below the age of 65 and above the age of 65, and the specific plans, no idea of the impact on MEDICADE age people.
Have you been getting your other mail forwarded, in a timely manner, there were some prior complaints about this service.
And finally, welcome to health care CHAOS. I went online today to the VHS portal, and found that NONE of the visit summaries were available, they were there 2 weeks ago.

We just checked and our records are there. Maybe the VHS site was acting up from everyone accessing their records to give to their new doctors.

[laceylady]

Originally Posted by Carla B

Maybe you're not old enough to be on Medicare? If so, you shouldn't be affected until you reach age 65, at which time you'll need to decide to sign up for UHC Medicare Advantage or leave TVHS.

I am not old enough for Medicare but I got a letter anyway.

[Debfrommaine]

Originally Posted by Dan9871

Just checked myself and all visits and lab results are there (for the 2+ years we've been going there).

Ditto, all results are there for us as well.