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NET symptoms despite follow-up lab work ok
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Dec 21, 2023 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
I tried getting an appointment with the Mayo Clinic. They don’t take my Medicare plan. I was told they don’t take Medicare at all and do not take cash paying patients. So you have to have a great insurance they can use for all consultations and test. I wish they would post that on their site!
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@terlato, Sorry to hear that you're having these frustrations in addition to dealing with the disease.
I went to Mayo in Phoenix in 2021 for PRRT and was initially told something along the same lines you heard. However, Medicare and Tricare for Life paid everything. On Mayo's website under "Frequently asked questions", it's very clear that all their programs are Medicare approved. They recently sent out a letter concerning some Advantage plans are not approved.
My experience could not have been better, so I would encourage you to talk to someone else at whatever location you would want to go to. And look this information up on their website so you can use that should you need to.
Good luck.
Correct. Mayo doesn’t take any Medicare Advantage plans, however, they take original Medicare and Medicare supplement plans. All of my husband’s care has been covered by Medicare
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Sorry to hear about your experience. I know Mayo is not included in some (maybe many) advantage plan networks but they absolutely do take Medicare. All my costs have been covered by Medicare and my traditional supplemental medicare plan. Insurers need to be more honest about how few specialty providers are included in their advantage plans!