Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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UHC The Villages vs. Florida Blue The Villages Advantage plans
Has anyone done an in-depth analysis of UHC vs. FL blue for The Villages Health Advantage Plans?
I'm curious why you chose one over the other. NOTE: I don't want to hear why traditional Medicare is better than an Advantage Plan. I'm going to get a Villages Advantage Plan. I LOVE my Villages PCP. So I ONLY want to hear from people who chose either FL Blue or UHC, and chose that plan because they want to be part of The Villages Healthcare. |
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I have Fl Blue Advantage for 7 years. Never use TV Healthcare System or Dr.’s because history shows they keep changing Docs and which insurance they will accept. My wife, who has had a knee and 2 hip (one last Monday) replacements had has found her own GP and specialists, as did I, outside the VHC network. These Dr.’s have been here since day one. Our FL Blue PPO Advantage works great outside the confines of TVHC system.
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Have had UHC Villages Advantage plan for a few years along with my wife. Have never had a problem finding a doctor, including a specialist when needed. Have never had a procedure denied (and there were a lot of them).
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We've had UHC The Villages for seven years now. No trouble getting appointments with PCP or specialists. Specialists do not require pre-approval but it's better if you have your doc's send a referral anyhow. Doctors and staff we've had at Villages Health are great. One time I wanted to go out of network just for my own convenance, one call to UHC and next day it was approved. Yes there are copays but they are capped. A couple of years we max'ed out because of lot's of hospital visits. We've just struck with UHC because it's worked well for us.
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I don't believe there is much difference in the two offerings if any, since coverage is mostly regulated. We selected The Villages Health when we arrived when UHC was the only option. We chose it because friends that lived here had FL Blue and had some issues and suggested I look at an alternative. The Villages Health now accepts both so if you check the coverages co-pays and they are similar your decision is where you want to be treated. We have had the same doc for the 6 years we have been here permanently, have used several specialists and the now UF hospital with zero issues. The expansion of the health care facilities here (two new ER's, new Care Centers being built, Brownwood Advanced Care etc), the ability to see a Doc or PA same day if an issue arises, the 1/2 hour on time appointment schedule, the limited patient load keeps us with the The Villages Health. It works for us.
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FL Blue Premiere has worldwide coverage with a $125 copay. I’m sure you would probably need to call first.
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Did you compare UHC to BCBS? If so was UHC less expensive?
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I've had nothing but great service from UHC and The Villages Health.
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I don't know if Blue cross is accepted here. It was definitely more expensive than Tufts. I have excellent health and no meds so all I need is HMO plan 1 with 0 premium. Just glad for a plan that is accepted both here and Ma.
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Blue cross is accepted at Villages Health if you are ineligible for Medicare. We’ve had no problem finding doctors outside Villages Health that take blue cross.
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FL BLUE ha more & better hospitals
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I think they are both very good. I have UHC Medicare Advantage and have been very pleased. Appointments are easy, turnover is within the norm and the care has and access to specialist have met all my needs.
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