Re: Blue Cross Empire New York State

[Guest guest]

Hi, Myria! Down here (between Binghamton and Ithaca), we have Excellus BCBS,

which sounds like it pays a few dollars more. I have found them very reliable

and my fastest payer, without many hassles, although must get preauth for

CTs/MRI's, of course. I don't know anything about Empire BCBS, or even why you

should have a different one than we have. BTW, how is the ongoing feedback

about your noncovered benefits fee?---Sharlene

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> I am being solicitated to rejoin Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (not the state

plan) with common codes being paid 11 dollars more than Medicare. Now I want to

rejoin because the factory 3 doors down from me now has this insurance.  On the

other hand I've not been impressed with them in the past as the money was

considerably lower than what they are offering now.  Plus the HASSLE factor

seems to be astronomical with them.  Looking for advice from other New Yorkers.

Thanks

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[Guest guest]

They increased their rates a couple of years ago, they were abysmal prior to

that. There is a hassle factor for precerts for CT/MRI but I try to not order

too many of those. They do not bill through the clearinghouse, have to print out

and mail claim forms. However, if you need more patients and this factory can

provide that, they are not my worst insurance.

Margaret Coughlan,

Millbrook, NY (Dutchess County)

Blue Cross Empire New York State

 

I am being solicitated to rejoin Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (not the state

plan) with common codes being paid 11 dollars more than Medicare. Now I want to

rejoin because the factory 3 doors down from me now has this insurance.  On the

other hand I've not been impressed with them in the past as the money was

considerably lower than what they are offering now.  Plus the HASSLE factor

seems to be astronomical with them.  Looking for advice from other New Yorkers.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

NO PROBLEMS AT ALL regarding the NCBF -- they remind me I did this for them or they called at 10 on Sunday and I answered them when confused about meds or symptoms. I have been DEEPLY touched by the stories my patients remind I didr them that I have long forgotten! only one of 60 has balked -- hesitated with 2 new patients brought on board last week they said fine too. some plan on paying 10 a month, some 25 each time they come in since I see them every 3 months but several have already paid in full. I did get rid of the family fee - and make kids free. To: Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 7:26 PM Subject: Re: Blue Cross Empire New York State

Hi, Myria! Down here (between Binghamton and Ithaca), we have Excellus BCBS, which sounds like it pays a few dollars more. I have found them very reliable and my fastest payer, without many hassles, although must get preauth for CTs/MRI's, of course. I don't know anything about Empire BCBS, or even why you should have a different one than we have. BTW, how is the ongoing feedback about your noncovered benefits fee?---Sharlene

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> I am being solicitated to rejoin Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (not the state plan) with common codes being paid 11 dollars more than Medicare. Now I want to rejoin because the factory 3 doors down from me now has this insurance. On the other hand I've not been impressed with them in the past as the money was considerably lower than what they are offering now. Plus the HASSLE factor seems to be astronomical with them. Looking for advice from other New Yorkers. Thanks

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[Guest guest]

Wow. That's wonderful! Remind me again, how much are you charging?

$100?---Sharlene

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> > I am being solicitated to rejoin Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (not the

state plan) with common codes being paid 11 dollars more than Medicare. Now I

want to rejoin because the factory 3 doors down from me now has this

insurance.  On the other hand I've not been impressed with them in the past as

the money was considerably lower than what they are offering now.  Plus the

HASSLE factor seems to be astronomical with them.  Looking for advice from

other New Yorkers. Thanks

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[Guest guest]

I do not charge for kiddos under 18 either...helps keep them in the practice and I prefer to treat whole families.

Dannielle

To: " " < >Sent: Thu, February 9, 2012 4:53:17 AMSubject: Re: Re: Blue Cross Empire New York State

NO PROBLEMS AT ALL regarding the NCBF -- they remind me I did this for them or they called at 10 on Sunday and I answered them when confused about meds or symptoms. I have been DEEPLY touched by the stories my patients remind I didr them that I have long forgotten! only one of 60 has balked -- hesitated with 2 new patients brought on board last week they said fine too. some plan on paying 10 a month, some 25 each time they come in since I see them every 3 months but several have already paid in full. I did get rid of the family fee - and make kids free.

To: Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 7:26 PMSubject: Re: Blue Cross Empire New York State

Hi, Myria! Down here (between Binghamton and Ithaca), we have Excellus BCBS, which sounds like it pays a few dollars more. I have found them very reliable and my fastest payer, without many hassles, although must get preauth for CTs/MRI's, of course. I don't know anything about Empire BCBS, or even why you should have a different one than we have. BTW, how is the ongoing feedback about your noncovered benefits fee?---Sharlene>> I am being solicitated to rejoin Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (not the state plan) with common codes being paid 11 dollars more than Medicare. Now I want to rejoin because the factory 3 doors down from me now has this insurance. On the other hand I've not been impressed with

them in the past as the money was considerably lower than what they are offering now. Plus the HASSLE factor seems to be astronomical with them. Looking for advice from other New Yorkers. Thanks>

[Guest guest]

100 per person 200/couple no charge for kids

To: Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2012 9:24 AMSubject: Re: Blue Cross Empire New York State

Wow. That's wonderful! Remind me again, how much are you charging? $100?---Sharlene> >> > I am being solicitated to rejoin Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (not the state plan) with common codes being paid 11 dollars more than Medicare. Now I want to rejoin because the factory 3 doors down from me now has this insurance. On the other hand I've not been impressed with them in the past as the money was considerably lower than what they are offering now. Plus the HASSLE factor seems to be astronomical with them. Looking for advice from other New Yorkers. Thanks> >>