I’m in dire need of Achilles Tendon Repair surgery from an injury sustained earlier this month.
I’m a little confused about something – I applied for and was approved for Medi-Cal with LA Care Health Plan following my injury. I now have a Medi-Cal policy number but the LA Care plan does not take effect until April 1st.
Do I have to get a surgeon within this network? They have abysmal reviews and most people have had horrible experiences. Or, can I go to a hospital like UCLA or Cedars Sinai and select my surgeon of choice?
I’m a lifelong athlete who plays competitive sports year-round, so I don’t want to skimp out when it comes to surgery and rehab.
Some people I’ve talked to suggest that I just schedule the surgery immediately and tell them I’m paying privately; then bill it to Medi-Cal retroactively. Can I do that? I don’t want to be faced with a $30k bill if that doesn’t work out.
Also, will I be able to get physical therapy on Medi-Cal?
Any insight is appreciated!
Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 27 Date of injury: 3/6/2022 Current Date: 3/27/2022 Date LA Care Health Plan takes effect: 4/1/2022
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[link] [comments]I’m in dire need of Achilles Tendon Repair surgery from an injury sustained earlier this month. I’m a little confused about something – I applied for and was approved for Medi-Cal with LA Care Health Plan following my injury. I now have a Medi-Cal policy number but the LA Care plan does not take effect until April 1st. Do I have to get a surgeon within this network? They have abysmal reviews and most people have had horrible experiences. Or, can I go to a hospital like UCLA or Cedars Sinai and select my surgeon of choice? I’m a lifelong athlete who plays competitive sports year-round, so I don’t want to skimp out when it comes to surgery and rehab. Some people I’ve talked to suggest that I just schedule the surgery immediately and tell them I’m paying privately; then bill it to Medi-Cal retroactively. Can I do that? I don’t want to be faced with a $30k bill if that doesn’t work out. Also, will I be able to get physical therapy on Medi-Cal? Any insight is appreciated! Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 27 Date of injury: 3/6/2022 Current Date: 3/27/2022 Date LA Care Health Plan takes effect: 4/1/2022 submitted by /u/scarecrow_23 [link] [comments]Read Morer/HealthInsurance