When my Geisinger Health Options Plan (GC&N/Farm group plan converted to single payer) runs out 3/31/14, I’ve already set-up an *arrangement* with each for 40% cash discount, no paperwork to ins carrier for Dr’s offices, and discount Rx at Rite Aid, Stewartstown, and Weis Market, East York. I’ll be 65 in Dec, and have applied for Medicare, so I’ll go on that, but will reserve the cash option for both Drs if the paperwork is daunting. Their call.
If the doctors have a Medicare contract, know you have Medicare, and accept cash payment from you, they’ll be in big trouble. That may be a complication come December.