Name:   phil - Subject:   Single Payer for Phillsieeeeee Date:   2/9/2017 9:11:44 AM

http://www.medicareinsuranceprofessionals.com/medicare-can-i-continue-to-see-my-own-doctor/

A popular and understandable question is “Can I continue seeing my current doctor?” If this is a question that you have pondered, then you need to know which plans will allow you to do so.

The Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) is a plan that can be obtained by a private insurance company and is approved by Medicare.  Some of you will also be able to choose a “Cost” plan, depending on where you live.

Medicare Select plans are somewhat different.  For planned hospital stays, a network hospital is required but you are free to use your own doctor. 

Medicare Advantage plans and Cost plans both have networks.  It is very important that you check to ensure your doctor is a part of the network before you join.  Some plans may even ask you to select a primary care physician.  

https://www.hhs.gov/answers/medicare-and-medicaid/where-can-i-find-a-doctor-that-accepts-medicare-medicaid/index.html

To find a doctor that accepts Medicare payments, you may want to visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Compare.

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