Autoimmune diagnosing

Did you view the site that John sent? Arizona Mayo says they do not accept Medicare.

Thanks John. So sad that Arizona Mayo doesn’t take Medicare!

It is sad. Hopefully some day in our lifetime it will get better.

@sita - Hi - I go the Mayo in Jacksonville and live in Florida. You may want to call Arizona and talk to them. Jacksonville bills Medicare but you are responsible for the bill. I get a check from Medicare and also from my secondary insurance. I deposit them in my bank and then pay Mayo directly. They do add a little more to the bill but only a small amount.

Hi @sita I think the frequently asked questions can be a little confusing. I think @tinkerbell is correct but you can easily call the Arizona Mayo Campus and talk with the billing and insurance. They can probably explain and answer your questions much better than trying to understand some of the wording on the page. I think it's just more of hastle that you get the money from Medicare and secondary insurance then you pay the Mayo bill...and what ever amount over what Medicare covers that they charge.

John

Thanks so much everyone, especially John!! Sota

I can't remember who all wanted an update but I'll tag a few members.. @johnbishop @lioness @dragonl8y @alphacat

I saw the rheumatologist yesterday. She took 6 tubes of blood and I'll get results in a week. She definitely thinks I have arthritis.

I'm so glad you are at last getting somewhere ....Beryl

@sita - I wanted to give you some examples - (provider charged) $118.25 - Medicare approved $116.36 - Medicare paid me $80.61. My secondary insurance paid the difference. All the labs are paid directly to Mayo as was the Emergency Room and Surgeries that I have had at Mayo. I have not found it to be a problem considering the care I get at Mayo.

Thanks:) me too @beryl