Will private hospitals accept Medicare plans?

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Terri Reagin · Accepted Answer

It depends on the hospital, but it’s rare to see one that doesn’t take any at all simply because they are cutting off such a large population of people by doing so. Check with your agent about your preferred hospital choice.

Answered by Terri Reagin on July 20, 2025

Broker Licensed in OK, AR, CO & 6 other states

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Andrew Zurbuch, MBA · Answer

If you are referring to Medicare Advantage plans, depends on the specific Hospital and the specific Insurance Company who offers the Medicare Advantage coverage. The Hospital may take numerous Insurance Companies, however not all Insurance Companies.

Plans are insured or covered by a Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO and PFFS) organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Christy Jones · Answer

Every hospital has their own network of plans that they accept. Private hospitals are no different. Some plans are in network with various hospitals and some plans are out of network.

Paula Duffy · Answer

in the event of an emergency, private ospitals will accept medicare plans.  Otherwise if the medicare plan is a HMO or PPO, please check that they are in network.

Diana Garner · Answer

Most private hospitals accept Medicare.  You will need to verify if the hospital you use is in the network for any Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) you may choose to enroll in.

Steve Houchens · Answer

Most hospitals, public and private except original Medicare and supplement plans with exceptions being VA hospitals are something along that line. Medicare Advantage plans are different as hospitals may require you to use on that is in network for that specific plan. In case of emergency they all much except as in network.

Answered by Steve Houchens on July 20, 2025

Agent Licensed in KY & TN

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Ron Cronwell · Answer

Most private hospitals accept original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans. But, hospitals sign contracts with each provider company and list which Medicare Advantage plans are included. Toward the end of the contract period, if a new contract is not signed hospitals and providers are required to notify users of the hospital that the hospital may not be in network for the next period...usually the next year. Most of the time contract negotiations are completed and the hospital remains in network. But it is up to the individual to double check, before surgery or a procedure, that the hospital is in network.

Answered by Ron Cronwell on July 19, 2025

Agent Licensed in TN

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Tracy Davis · Answer

It varies by each hospital, we have one locally that will allow bigger insurance carriers to utilize their hospitals as in-network. However, newer carriers have not been able to access the hospital as an in-network option. This is why it important to find a local broker so they know your area and can assist you with different insurance carriers to find the best insurance plan for your specific needs.

Answered by Tracy Davis on July 19, 2025

Broker Licensed in IN, CO, FL & KY, NM, OH & TN

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Vachik Chakhbazian · Answer

Yes, private hospitals generally accept Medicare plans, including Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage plans. While most hospitals participate, it's always wise to confirm with the specific hospital, especially for Medicare Advantage, as networks can vary

Answered by Gary Henderson on July 20, 2025

Agent Licensed in TX, AK, AL & 46 other states

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Gary Henderson · Answer

Yes, private hospitals generally accept Medicare plans, including Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage plans. While most hospitals participate, it's always wise to confirm with the specific hospital, especially for Medicare Advantage, as networks can vary

Answered by Gary Henderson on July 20, 2025

Agent Licensed in TX, AK, AL & 46 other states

Toni Cormier · Answer

Any providers who accept Original Medicare Part A and B will typically accept Medicare Plans; however, be advised they may not accept plans that they are not contracted with through the Managed Care organization that is managing the Medicare plan.

Answered by Toni Cormier on July 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in TX, CA & OK

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Jami Mead · Answer

Most private hospitals do accept Medicare plans. I would have to know your area in order to be able to look that up for you and the hospital that you're looking into.

Sandy Hammond · Answer

If you are on a Medicare Supplement plan, then yes, most private hospitals will accept Medicare Supplement plans.
If you are on a Medicare Advantage Plan, then you would typically have to go to a hospital in that plan's network.  
No matter what type of plan you are one, emergency room visits will always be covered.

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