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PoliticAverse

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2. Yes, comparing doctor and hospital networks is one of the things you really have to do...

Reply to PasadenaTrudy (Original post)

Sat Nov 9, 2013, 12:11 PM

Nov 2013

when comparing ACA plans, especially since it has been revealed that to keep prices
low many plans have reduced their doctor and hospital reimbursement payments and
size of their networks. Also even if a doctor is listed in a plan's network that doesn't mean
they are necessarily accepting new patients at the current time.

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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