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How long did you have to wait for an appt?

Visiting Mayo Clinic | Last Active: Jul 7, 2023 | Replies (36)

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There is a significant difference between Medicare (Part A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. When you chose an Advantage plan, you 'lock' yourself into the health care plan of the insurance company you pay your premiums to. The insurance company (Cigna, BCBS, United Healthcare) dictates your coverage, network providers and payments to those providers.
Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans do not include Mayo Clinic as a network provider. Individuals with just Medicare Part A and Part B are free to use any provider including Mayo Clinic and are not subject to 'network' restrictions. I hope this helps you understand why you're unable to be seen at Mayo Clinic.

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Thank you for that information, I’m considering change to the plan to a duel insurance plan since I have Medicare advantage and Healthy Blue if you guys are on that program, can I get put back on the waiting list.

Cori