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CoopersDad

(3,176 posts) Wed Jun 19, 2024, 03:16 PM Jun 2024

I cannot find a PCP taking new Medicare patients unless they have Advantage plans. [View all]

My wife and I decided we want to go with a Medicare Supplement, not an Advantage plan.

The trouble is than in Santa Cruz County nobody seems to be taking new patients unless they have Advantage plans.

We've met with our local HICAP group, to no avail.

What happens when we go on Medicare this fall if we don't have a Primary Care Physician??

Thanks in advance for any suggestions for what to do or who to contact.

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I cannot find a PCP taking new Medicare patients unless they have Advantage plans. [View all] CoopersDad Jun 2024 OP

Check out Medi-Gap, it doesn't steal from Medicare. gab13by13 Jun 2024 #1

That's what Medicare supplement is. we can do it Jun 2024 #2

Under original Medicare you don't have to have a PCP, though obviously you should. But if you don't have one, Silent Type Jun 2024 #3

They don't take medicare patients, that's the problem. CoopersDad Jun 2024 #10

I had the same problem up in Solano County. I was able to get a doctor with One Medical. They have a number diane in sf Jun 2024 #4

I have had great luck with Doctors on Duty.... CoopersDad Jun 2024 #11

I'd like to see some research on this, but I suspect private equity has taken over a lor of primary care medical groups. Lonestarblue Jun 2024 #5

I'll bet your suspicion is correct. Vulture capitalists take over primary care practices erronis Jun 2024 #6

I am surprised there aren't a few doctors who accept Part B. yellowdogintexas Jun 2024 #7

+1. My experience is that docs are more likely to accept original Medicare; however, a lot do limit Medicare patients Silent Type Jun 2024 #8

Thank you for the resource! CoopersDad Jun 2024 #14

The two main providers in Santa Cruz are big into Medicare Advantage Bobstandard Jun 2024 #9

Thanks, I'm also with Dignity for now... CoopersDad Jun 2024 #12

It is becoming a widespread problem AnnaLee Jun 2024 #13

I thought a supplemental plan lillypaddle Jun 2024 #15

I've met twice with our HICAP advisor. Advantage Plans are not the same as Medigap Supplements. CoopersDad Jun 2024 #16

I would take a supplemental plan in an instant lillypaddle Jun 2024 #17

Excellent! Let's hope we both see continued affordable coverage. CoopersDad Jun 2024 #18

Best health care in the world! Mysterian Jul 2024 #19