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gatorbill1 11-11-2021 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wdst1 (Post 2028165)
Checked with my insurance agent and it is not true, misinformation being shared in a blog.
What is confusing is you can use Shands with UHC, but not some of the doctors that use the hospital, even though they also may be in network. That is what happened to me, everything I stated is true. I was on phone with UHC for 3 hours and they did not understand why a doctor in network would not accept my insurance. Check Dr Kun Xiang and you will see he is in network, but will not take UHC TV advantage plan.

chicksinger 11-11-2021 05:15 PM
Which Ones Have Access to Real Hospitals
 
I have Tricare for Life and United HC as my supplement. Wondering what other supplement we don't have to pay extra for and actually has access to real hospitals?]

Roron123 11-11-2021 07:06 PM
You need to make sure you don’t have the HMO Plan as that is the one most are not on! Or call the offices before you sign up of the doctors you attend! UHC N is a good supplementary plus stay on Medicare and choose wherever and whoever you want! 🤪

HarleyDoc 11-12-2021 06:25 AM
Great Selection
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gatorbill1 (Post 2027707)
Had an appointment with UF Gainesville with an electrophysiologist set up two weeks ago for an appt next week. Got a call today and was told UF Health Gainesville Cardiology will not take UHC The Villages because it's under WellMed.
Both doctor and Shands Hospital were on my UHC website as in network.
When I called UHC, I was told they are "in network" but not for UHC The Villages HMO WellMed.
Got a quick appt with Ocala Health (Dr Acevedo). May be better off.
Was told if I called UF Financial Office, they would tell me why they won't take the insurance that you hear UHC bragging about having access to.

You will be in great hands with Dr Acevedo!

NotGolfer 11-12-2021 07:53 AM
Just a question....Over and over I see folks saying "The Villages shouldn't dictate where I should go!" Shouldn't it be the insurance companies that are doing that? Last I knew you look at their list (ins. companies) and it will tell you what's covered. As some others on here stated, it's best to talk to an independent broker who doesn't have some adgenda in the decision.....then go from there.

nn0wheremann 11-12-2021 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gatorbill1 (Post 2027707)
Had an appointment with UF Gainesville with an electrophysiologist set up two weeks ago for an appt next week. Got a call today and was told UF Health Gainesville Cardiology will not take UHC The Villages because it's under WellMed.
Both doctor and Shands Hospital were on my UHC website as in network.
When I called UHC, I was told they are "in network" but not for UHC The Villages HMO WellMed.
Got a quick appt with Ocala Health (Dr Acevedo). May be better off.
Was told if I called UF Financial Office, they would tell me why they won't take the insurance that you hear UHC bragging about having access to.
Sometimes the cheapest plan is the most expensive. Especially with HMOs. They are called managed care for a good reason. They manage your care to maximize their profit. If you can afford fee-for-service insurance, it usually offers the best protection.

jimh24444@gmail.com 11-12-2021 01:09 PM
Electrophysiologist
 
I have been going to one here in the villages who I think is terrific, Dr Vatsal Inamdar who is part of the Heart and Vein Clinic on 441 hwy. He is a electrical heart expert.

capecoralbill 11-12-2021 01:31 PM
Current Part B deductible is $203 annually 2021
 
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Originally Posted by Carla B (Post 2028104)
I found out that we will save $400/yr by switching to Plan G from Plan F.
Where did you get that $400 figure?,
and isn't $203 dollars of that 400 going to go the the Part B deductible, which is covered by Plan F?

Rose Ann Vinci Igoe 11-16-2021 02:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gatorbill1 (Post 2027707)
Had an appointment with UF Gainesville with an electrophysiologist set up two weeks ago for an appt next week. Got a call today and was told UF Health Gainesville Cardiology will not take UHC The Villages because it's under WellMed.
Both doctor and Shands Hospital were on my UHC website as in network.
When I called UHC, I was told they are "in network" but not for UHC The Villages HMO WellMed.
Got a quick appt with Ocala Health (Dr Acevedo). May be better off.
Was told if I called UF Financial Office, they would tell me why they won't take the insurance that you hear UHC bragging about having access to.
As of 01 Oct 2021 Shands Hospital in Gainesville Fl is under United Health Care of the Villages.

gatorbill1 11-16-2021 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe (Post 2030365)
As of 01 Oct 2021 Shands Hospital in Gainesville Fl is under United Health Care of the Villages.
Shands Hospital is - not uf doctors

New Englander 11-16-2021 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gatorbill1 (Post 2030391)
Shands Hospital is - not uf doctors
That's ridiculous.

fdpaq0580 11-16-2021 04:52 PM
It is, but...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2030399)
That's ridiculous.
It is ridiculous, but not uncommon. Years ago DW had to go into hospital (not in Fla). Dr was covered by insurance. He gave us hospital and we checked her into her room. They wheeled her three doors down hall to x-ray room.
Long story shortened, x-ray tech, separate bill, x-ray equipment belonged to outside co, separate bill, anesthesiologist, separate bill, Dr and hospital, separate bills. Caused havoc with us navigating insurance claims. I want single pay point please, itemized bill.

fdpaq0580 11-16-2021 05:05 PM
Independence???
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gatorbill1 (Post 2030391)
Shands Hospital is - not uf doctors
Trying to figure out who on the medical team caring for you is or is not an independent contractor, or what rooms and equipment belong to the hospital or other companies while you are suffering is impossible.


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