Doctors in Southern California not accepting " Covered California" plans, even PPO's
My spouse and I currently are retired ( 63 and 54) and are considering a relo to Orange County Ca, for both family and weather reasons. We currently live in Massachusetts where we have purchased our health insurance on the Obamacare website for Ma ( Massachusetts Health Connector) for the past two years. While the " Silver " level coverage is expensive, has high deductibles etc, it is virtually accepted everywhere including the Boston top doctors and hospitals. While it is technically an HMO , my primary care Dr is excellent and getting referrals anywhere I need to is not an issue. Overall it has been a very positive experience except
In considering a California relo, I have noticed ( and read on various blogs) that people are having trouble getting doctors to accept their health insurance purchased on the Covered California website, even a PPO! My spouse had an issue a few years ago that required us to seek emergency care with a retina specialist while visiting in California a year ago. I noticed a sign in the Doctor office that stated " We no longer accept plans purchased through Covered California" ( Ca Obamacare website). In doing my research I called that office this week, and they confirmed they do not accept the plans, even the PPO plans. In doing further research on various cardiologists, primary care doctors etc, I am discovering when they DO accept Obamacare plans, it may only be ONE or two of the 5-6 plans offered-
Has anyone in California had issues with their Doctors accepting Obamacare ( Covered Ca) plans??
I want to thoroughly research this issue before I put our " easy" access to insurance in Massachusetts at risk!
Any insight is appreciated.
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My spouse and I currently are retired ( 63 and 54) and are considering a relo to Orange County Ca, for both family and weather reasons. We currently live in Massachusetts where we have purchased our health insurance on the Obamacare website for Ma ( Massachusetts Health Connector) for the past two years. While the " Silver " level coverage is expensive, has high deductibles etc, it is virtually accepted everywhere including the Boston top doctors and hospitals. While it is technically an HMO , my primary care Dr is excellent and getting referrals anywhere I need to is not an issue. Overall it has been a very positive experience except
In considering a California relo, I have noticed ( and read on various blogs) that people are having trouble getting doctors to accept their health insurance purchased on the Covered California website, even a PPO! My spouse had an issue a few years ago that required us to seek emergency care with a retina specialist while visiting in California a year ago. I noticed a sign in the Doctor office that stated " We no longer accept plans purchased through Covered California" ( Ca Obamacare website). In doing my research I called that office this week, and they confirmed they do not accept the plans, even the PPO plans. In doing further research on various cardiologists, primary care doctors etc, I am discovering when they DO accept Obamacare plans, it may only be ONE or two of the 5-6 plans offered-
Has anyone in California had issues with their Doctors accepting Obamacare ( Covered Ca) plans??
I want to thoroughly research this issue before I put our " easy" access to insurance in Massachusetts at risk!
Any insight is appreciated.
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