I'll bet $2 that these patients didn't use an agent. How many of you are dealing with "I don't take obamacare patients"? Anyone seen this Amex card they speak of?
South Florida Doctors Explain Co-Insurance, As Well As Cholesterol Counts | Kaiser Health News
South Florida Doctors Explain Co-Insurance, As Well As Cholesterol Counts | Kaiser Health News
“Most people hand you that card like they are giving you an American Express Platinum without a limit,
The ACA does not penalize doctors for refusing to take Obamacare patients, but those who do may be in violation of their their contractual agreements with insurance companies.
Martinez said his office staff spends up to 30 minutes on the phone with insurance companies to establish if ACA patients are still paying their monthly premiums. Even after insurance companies say the person is on the plan, they often add the caveat of “no guarantee for payment,” Martinez said.