@dandl48 @jc76 and others, the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare are so confusing. Some of confusion is untangled in these related discussions:
- Does Mayo Clinic take Medicare? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-mayo-clinic-take-medicare/
- Medicare and Mayo Clinic: What does Medicare cover https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/medicare-and-mayo-clinic/

Mayo Clinic accepts Medicare patients. Mayo Clinic is one of the largest Medicare providers in the country. Unfortunately, Mayo Clinic can’t honor all requests they receive from Medicare patients who want to come to Mayo Clinic. Medicare patients are accepted in all practice areas where there is capacity (appointments available) and, most importantly, as required by the medical needs of the patients.

If anyone is unsure about coverage, Mayo Clinic Insurance & Billing is available to answer your questions: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance

@dandl48 Mayo Clinic does accept Medicare Advantage Plans. The Medicare Advantage that is accepted depends on several factors including state regulations which are different for Florida vs. Arizona vs. Minnesota. It may also depend on the specific practice area, again, varying by state. I write this because I do know several people who have Medicare Advantage Plans and have received treatment at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

The only way for a person to know if their insurance plan would be accepted at the Mayo Clinic campus that they are interested in is to do the following:

Contact the Mayo Clinic Billing Department:

Contact their Medicare Advantage Insurance company such as United Health Care or Blue Cross/Blue Shield - whatever insurance company they signed up with to manage their Medicare.

I hope this this explanation is helpful to you and to others who are similarly confused about what insurance Mayo Clinic does and does not accept.

I can only speak for Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. There is a difference between Medicare (original) and Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage goes through a 3rd party and the 3rd party is the payer. Mayo Clinic billing can determine if they take yours or any of the Medicare Advantage Plans. I do know Mayo Jacksonville is very limited and restrictive in taking any Medicare Advantage plans.

Medicare (which is what I reference not Medicare Advantage) is accepted at Mayo Clinic. It is my understanding that Mayo Clinic can charge more under Medicare as they are considered a Specialty Hospital and Clinic. Medicare (original) is a Federal Insurance Program while Medicare Advantage is a third party coverage and payer for those who chose Medicare Advantage policies.

I am a Medicare (original) patient and Mayo Jacksonville. Mayo Jacksonville takes my Medicare as primary and I also have a secondary payer BCBS Federal. Others I know in my area are also patients at Mayo Jacksonville and have Medicare not Medicare Advantage. Others I know who have Medicare (original) that cannot get into Mayo Jacksonville as not accepting additional Medicare patients. But I tell them to keep trying as they do open up.

The best recommendation is to call Mayo billing at the location you are considering and asked about Medicare (original). Medicare Advantage is very restricted as comes from a third party insurance provider but can asked may have some expections. I am not sure but I think there are different quota's at each location for Medicare (original). But I am not sure only can advise what my experience has been and again suggest call Mayo billing.