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PasadenaTrudy

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Sat Nov 9, 2013, 11:04 AM Nov 2013

CoveredCA, decisions decisions... [View all]

I'm trying to make up my mind between a Kaiser plan and a Blue Shield plan. At least with Kaiser I'll be under an umbrella of care, meaning if I need hospitalization or specialist care, I'll go to their facilities and know I'm covered. Seems like with Blue Shield, I would have to make more inquiries to be certain the doc takes my specific plan. Does this make sense? I checked the lists of docs and hospitals on the other options, Health Net, Molina, L.A. Care, and no docs or hospitals close to me were covered... Kaiser is also the most expensive option as far as premiums go, too. Hmmmm..

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CoveredCA, decisions decisions... [View all] PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 OP
My opinion SHRED Nov 2013 #1
Good points PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #3
you're welcome... SHRED Nov 2013 #4
You are right! PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #5
Make sure that they are accepting new patients under the plan. Cleita Nov 2013 #7
Okay, good thinking PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #8
Yes, comparing doctor and hospital networks is one of the things you really have to do... PoliticAverse Nov 2013 #2
I had Kaiser for years and if you weren't close to one of their facilities Cleita Nov 2013 #6
Yeah, it's a hassle PasadenaTrudy Nov 2013 #9
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