Is anthem bcbs/medicare advantage accepted at Mayo

They recently put our a statement on Medicare Advantage plans. Call the billing office. They are very helpful.

Agree. I read a statement saying no advantage plans will be accepted starting in 2026, but calling the billing department directly is the best advice.

@suzanne63040,
It depends. Medicare Advantage plans vary based on Mayo location and type of plan. Each Mayo location decides what Advantage plans to establish contracts with. Even within BCBS Advantage plans, it depend on specific plan.

As many have stated in previous comments, Mayo is accepting fewer Advantage plans. Best place to get answers is to contact the insurance company and ask if Mayo location is in network and also call Mayo billing dept and verify if they accept your specific plan.

Contact Mayo Clinic Billing & Insurance to discuss insurance questions.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/billing-insurance/contact-us
Patient Account Services at 844-217-9591

@roch
Thank you so much

@sandy8043
This is what I got from Mayo Business Office regarding advantage programs.

Thank you for contacting Mayo Clinic Patient Account Services.

I understand you have questions about your insurance and which plans would cover your appointments at Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic will not accept out-of-network Medicare Advantage Plans (MAP).

Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Florida are out of network for MAPs. MAPs are managed by commercial insurance companies on behalf of Medicare and offer a specific network of contracted medical providers and hospitals, which do not include Mayo Clinic in Arizona or Florida. These plans require a substantial network of qualified providers to accommodate their members' medical needs.

We will continue to accept Original Medicare (Parts A, B, & D), and supplement plans, sometimes referred to as Traditional Medicare. If you choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan, we can provide your medical records to the in-network facility that you select for your care.

Additionally, you, or an insurance agent, may call different insurance carries to see if they will be contracted with Mayo Clinic in 2026 with the tax ID number(s) for the site(s) where you have your services rendered. For a list of our Tax ID numbers, please see Out-of-network patient information - Mayo Clinic.

If you have any additional questions or if you need further assistance from our office, you may send a secure message through Patient Online Services or contact our Patient Accounts Service Center by calling 844-217-9591.

Thank you for choosing Mayo Clinic for your healthcare needs.

Sincerely,
Jamie R.
Patient Account Services