DieHardBrownsFan Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 With the 21 percent reduction in payments to doctors, how many will decide not to accept TRICARE as patients? As of April 1, 2010, Medicare and TRICARE payments to physicians were cut by 21 percent. The reduced payment rate may result in fewer doctors being willing to accept TRICARE, which could leave millions of seniors and military beneficiaries without a primary care provider. Organizations like the Military Officers Association of America are urging the Senate to pass H.R. 4851 which would extend the current payment rate until May 1, 2010. The Senate is considering taking action on H.R. 4851 but it is being delayed over technical budget details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I think this falls like the extension to unemployment benefits, The democrats are holding this hostage because they dont want to cut into the budget. They want another spending bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 With the 21 percent reduction in payments to doctors, how many will decide not to accept TRICARE as patients? As of April 1, 2010, Medicare and TRICARE payments to physicians were cut by 21 percent. The reduced payment rate may result in fewer doctors being willing to accept TRICARE, which could leave millions of seniors and military beneficiaries without a primary care provider. Organizations like the Military Officers Association of America are urging the Senate to pass H.R. 4851 which would extend the current payment rate until May 1, 2010. The Senate is considering taking action on H.R. 4851 but it is being delayed over technical budget details. USAA doesn't offer Healthcare Insurance, Die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 USAA doesn't offer Health care Insurance, Die? TRICARE is the system used by DOD to cover all Active Duty/Reserve/Retired military. Currently in TRICARE North its Health NET Federal Services. Tricare regions are broken down geographically, North, South and West. With a 25 percent cut to the Doctors, I can see a lot of them not accepting Tricare anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 TRICARE is the system used by DOD to cover all Active Duty/Reserve/Retired military. Currently in TRICARE North its Health NET Federal Services. Tricare regions are broken down geographically, North, South and West. With a 25 percent cut to the Doctors, I can see a lot of them not accepting Tricare anymore. OK Thanks. Do you qualify for USAA for Homeowners and Auto coverage? They have an incredible reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 OK Thanks. Do you qualify for USAA for Homeowners and Auto coverage? They have an incredible reputation. I qualify for everything. And I'm a member. However, my brother is a Farmers Insurance Agent and I get most of my coverage from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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