[gatorbill1]

Originally Posted by wdst1

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

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]

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]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Carla B

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]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

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]

Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe

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]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

Shands Hospital is - not uf doctors

That's ridiculous.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by New Englander

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]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

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.