@walkinggirl Don't wish to debate, ok yes a few "advantage plans" are not "self-selected" and may be employer "self-insured" managed care plans but are not in any way to be mistaken for CMS Medicare. Employers, especially local governments contract with third party administrators to manage "self-funded" plans....and yes, control costs. And while I also understand that Mayo MN does accept some "managed care" plans, there are underlying reasons that may be state related or otherwise. Fact is neither Jacksonville or Scottsdale accept "managed care plans" as I get both letters every year warning me. The upshot is this question should be directed to Mayo directly lest someone has false information and thus false expectations......

The point is "personal details and outcomes" are not relevant, but encouraging a direct path for factual data gathering is. There are thousands of "health care payment plans" out there. Only Mayo's financial responsibility office can tell someone if a particular "payor/plan" will be accepted. This forum should discourage sharing of conjecture, anecdotal information and hear-say and encourage direction to the proper mechanisms within Mayo Clinic.