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10. They don't take medicare patients, that's the problem.

Wed Jun 19, 2024, 06:38 PM

Jun 2024

Not here in this coastal community of California, but I hear it's tough all over.

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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

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

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

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

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 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