Sorry Clarissa - that is exactly who I called.
http://westolivefamilymed.com/meet-providers/
Linda M. Brown, MD
http://westolivefamilymed.com/meet-providers/
Linda M. Brown, MD
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Sorry Clarissa - that is exactly who I called.
http://westolivefamilymed.com/meet-providers/
Linda M. Brown, MD
OMG I need to call Monday and find out. I will be devastated. Someone asked her that last time when I was in her office and she said no it was not her it was the other Linda Brown on Bell Road. OMG what the heck. It seems as if she should be telling her patients this so we can know.
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Have you asked Juarez's staff if they HAPPEN to have good relations with any PCPs who either understand or are willing to learn about the DS, in your area? They might know...or know whom to avoid...lol
@Charris - what did you find out? I just discovered that I cannot transfer a couple of my prescriptions to AZ - I have to find an AZ PCP right away to get refills. I was promised a call-back from Dr. Brown's office but nobody ever returned my call (a bad sign already).
FYI, I'm going to be living in PebbleCreek in Goodyear, just east of 303 and north of I-10.
FYI, I'm going to be living in PebbleCreek in Goodyear, just east of 303 and north of I-10.
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There's Mayo. And except for one suck ass RN, it was very nice. And all the specialists under one roof, kind of like what you have had.
HOWEVER...remember to factor in his Medicare, and what direction you will go with that.
He better sign up anyway: part b and d have penalties if not.
https://www.medicare.gov/your-medic...s/penalty/part-b-late-enrollment-penalty.html
Part D, he has to prove that he has credibile prescription coverage under your plan.
https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-ch...part-b/should-i-get-part-b.html#collapse-3156
As long as I'm working, I can keep our regular medical plan (BCBS Blue Card Travel Plan, which is very open as to getting to see doctors and specialists), for both Charles and myself.
I probably need to check ONE MORE TIME, as I have been given conflicting advice, about whether he is automatically enrolled in Medicare, but he won't have to switch to Medicare until I stop working or we decide (when I turn 65 in 20 months) that Medicare is a better deal (and that could depend on what Trump and his minions do to it).
I have employer or union coverage.
If you or your spouse (or family member if you're disabled) are still working and you have insurance through that employer or union, contact your employer or union benefits administrator to find out how your insurance works with Medicare. This includes federal or state employment, but not military service (unless on active duty). It may be to your advantage to delay Part B enrollment.
If you or your spouse (or family member if you're disabled) are still working and you have insurance through that employer or union, contact your employer or union benefits administrator to find out how your insurance works with Medicare. This includes federal or state employment, but not military service (unless on active duty). It may be to your advantage to delay Part B enrollment.
I have employer coverage and:
CollapseI'm turning 65
If you (or your spouse) are currently working, and you're covered by an employer or union group health plan based on that employment, ask your employer or union benefits administrator if they require you to sign up for Medicare. If the employer doesn't require you to sign up for Medicare right away, you can sign up later during a Special Enrollment Periodwithout a late enrollment penalty.
CollapseI'm turning 65
If you (or your spouse) are currently working, and you're covered by an employer or union group health plan based on that employment, ask your employer or union benefits administrator if they require you to sign up for Medicare. If the employer doesn't require you to sign up for Medicare right away, you can sign up later during a Special Enrollment Periodwithout a late enrollment penalty.
As long as I'm working, I can keep our regular medical plan (BCBS Blue Card Travel Plan, which is very open as to getting to see doctors and specialists), for both Charles and myself.
I probably need to check ONE MORE TIME, as I have been given conflicting advice, about whether he is automatically enrolled in Medicare, but he won't have to switch to Medicare until I stop working or we decide (when I turn 65 in 20 months) that Medicare is a better deal (and that could depend on what Trump and his minions do to it).
Actually he can use Medicare as his secondary as long as you are employed. It would cover 80% of whatever your plan has as a deductible once his "out of pocket" for Medicare is met. Back in 2008, my out of pocket was $285 per year before coverage kicked in.
So if you have a plan that pays 80%, they would pay first and then Medicare would pay 80% of the remainder.
Example, your bill is $1000. Your plan pays 80% or $800. Then Medicare would pay $160 of the remaining $200 leaving you to pay $40 NOT the $200 your plan says you owe.
So if you have a plan that pays 80%, they would pay first and then Medicare would pay 80% of the remainder.
Example, your bill is $1000. Your plan pays 80% or $800. Then Medicare would pay $160 of the remaining $200 leaving you to pay $40 NOT the $200 your plan says you owe.
You may be right - I've been rereading this confusing crap for the umpteenth time - I've been given so much conflicting information, including from someone recommended by our money manager who is trying to sell him a policy he doesn't need, and during a long telephone call with my office manager and the agent for our BCBS plan, I'm not positive WHAT is the right answer.
And although we have met our deductible for the year already, his part is $2K, so there's that, and it starts again on Sept. 1st. And now that we're almost moved to AZ, he is probably going to have a different surgeon do his hernia surgery - he's got an appointment with a surgeon on Jan. 12th. Since we will still have some copays involved, and maybe an overnight hospitalization, I guess I should look into signing him up for Part A. We have until the end of Feb to do that. There should be no penalty for not signing up for Part B later on, because he has coverage now.
Once we close on the house and have a firm address in AZ, I will look into it again. It's going on my ToDo List.
One thing I need to consider about keeping my current plan after I turn 65 though - I think I can't contribute tax-free dollars to my HSA after that, which I use to pay most of my deductibles, and I think my firm can't contribute their share either - I need to look into that further in 2018.
And although we have met our deductible for the year already, his part is $2K, so there's that, and it starts again on Sept. 1st. And now that we're almost moved to AZ, he is probably going to have a different surgeon do his hernia surgery - he's got an appointment with a surgeon on Jan. 12th. Since we will still have some copays involved, and maybe an overnight hospitalization, I guess I should look into signing him up for Part A. We have until the end of Feb to do that. There should be no penalty for not signing up for Part B later on, because he has coverage now.
Once we close on the house and have a firm address in AZ, I will look into it again. It's going on my ToDo List.
One thing I need to consider about keeping my current plan after I turn 65 though - I think I can't contribute tax-free dollars to my HSA after that, which I use to pay most of my deductibles, and I think my firm can't contribute their share either - I need to look into that further in 2018.
You find it confusing and you're an attorney! Can you imagine how horrible it is for someone less educated? My health care background gives me a very slight advantage, but it's still a challenge. I hope you get things worked out.
Part A & B are usually issued together not separately.
So if he signs up for A, B comes along for the ride. He just has to let Medicare know he has Part D thru your employer.
So if he signs up for A, B comes along for the ride. He just has to let Medicare know he has Part D thru your employer.
Oh and I wish we could have an HSA even on Medicare but they don't allow it.
It comes out of SS anyway.
Find an insurance agent local to you in AZ that is certified in Medicare.
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