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Do you tell others now to get a PSA?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 22 8:18am | Replies (48)

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Hi Jim ;
Great it sounds like you have caught the problem in time and that you were able to find the right treatment with the right facility ! I'm curious , I've recently had a PSA test that was high ( 11 ) the problem is my coverage is with a company called Kaiser and they don't allow for any patient input in the treatment of prostate problems - all they offered me is a blind biopsy - their coverage isn't transferable with other facilities ... my question is what kind of insurance do you have that permits you to change the health care provider/facility to get treatment ? you said you were able to pick a center of excellence which seems like an amazing option - for me I can't use my Kaiser coverage with any other provider or doctor and there are no companies or doctors in the country anymore that I can find that would take cash payment - even for just an MRI . Any suggestions would be appreciated !
Bill

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Traditional Medicare and a supplement allows you to pick your treatments

Bill, good morning and looks like you got some good advice from IMBIMBO on Medicare - I am with Medicare, will not be eligible for another 8 years. If you are looking to utilize Mayo-Rochester as your center of excellence, I am certain that they accept insurance and direct payment. My insurance (United Health Care) covered the prostate related procedures, but there was an option within the Mayo system that allows for you to use your personal funds (check, etc.). Until my high deductible plan was met, I paid for the services this way.

Please let me know if you have any other questions or if I was not clear in my response.

Jim