One of the best features of a Medicare Supplement plan is the freedom to choose the doctors and hospitals with which you feel the most comfortable. In addition, no referrals are required to see a specialist and you have the choice to get a second opinion if needed.
Other Plans May Exclude Your Preferred Physician
Many health insurance plans use provider networks. In order to get the maximum benefits, these plans require that you see specific providers that are part of the network. What if:
- Your doctor decides to leave the network but you want to continue using his or her services?
- You’re traveling away from home and need to see a doctor for a non-emergency visit?
- Your plan no longer operates in your home area and your doctor is dropped from the network?
In all these cases, you’ll pay more to see the doctor you want. A Medicare Supplement will address all of these issues:
- You can see any doctor, anywhere in the United States, who accepts Medicare.
- There are no doctor networks in a Medicare Supplement plan.
- There are no referrals or pre-authorizations needed to see the doctor of your choice.
Perhaps the most important benefit is the continuity and peace-of-mind that a Medicare Supplement provides. If your doctor accepts Medicare, then you don’t have to worry that his services won’t be covered by a Medicare Supplement plan. What’s more, with the additional riders available with a Wisconsin Medicare Supplement plan, your Medicare deductibles and out of pocket costs can be essentially eliminated.
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