I live in Jefferson Parish but see doctors in Orleans Parish. Can I choose a Medicare Advantage plan that covers providers in both areas?
Answered by 4 licensed agents
Your home address determines which Medicare Advantage plans you are eligible to enroll in. But a plan's provider network can extend beyond the parish where you live.
Start with the doctors and hospitals you want to keep in Orleans Parish. Then look for Medicare Advantage plans available at your Jefferson Parish address that include those providers in-network.
If you are considering an HMO, this is especially important because routine care generally needs to stay within the plan's network. A PPO may give you more flexibility to use out-of-network providers, but you will usually pay more.
Before enrolling, verify your primary doctor, specialists and preferred hospital with the exact plan. Do not assume that because a plan includes one doctor in Orleans Parish, it includes the entire health system.
The goal is to find a plan available where you live that also works where you actually receive your care.
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