Mastodawn

First interaction with the new Medicare Plus provider today. Picked up my Ozempic (prescribed because of diabetes) and was faced with an $800+ "copay" for one a single pen, a 1mo supply. My wife talked to their AI which proceeded to feed us nonsense (even the math was wrong, Trump level grasp of percentages). At least it got us to a human who explained what was happening in about 2 minutes. Still coast $800+ this first time.
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sgt1372 Jun 18, 2025

#MedicalInsurance #Medicare #MedicarePlus

Just received noticed from #BlueShield that #UCSF, my medical provider for the last 15 years, is leaving the #BlueShieldOfCA #PPO medical network as of 7/10/2025. ☹️

Just started doing some research on which groups are available where I can find a new PCP & all of the "reviews" for all of the medical groups in my area & beyond are dismal. 🤦‍♂️

That said, I've found that as long as I get a PCP that I get along with & who is responsive to my needs/requests, I'm happy even if the reviews for the group are poor.

So, I may need to try a couple in various groups before I find the PCP that I like.

As the member of a PPO, I don't have to worry all about getting referrals for specialized care but the day-to-day medical care -- labs & prescriptions -- is all I generally need & I just need to find another PCP who is on the same page with me for those things.

Wish me luck! 😉