Hello all,
I found the following two items in our local San Diego newspapers. Many PWD and
seniors will be at the head of their lists. The "written" notifiction is fine
except for those unable to read print. Just another typical case of
discrimination that is ignored. IT IS NOT A LEGAL NOTICE, IF IT IS IN A FORMAT
YOU CAN NOT READ.
Pete
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HMOs say they'll unload patients
WASHINGTON - Health-maintenance organizations, once thought to be the hope for
the future of Medicare, said yesterday that they would drop tens of thou-
sands of beneficiaries next year, in part because the Clinton administration had
refused to let them raise premiums or cut prescription drug coverage for the
elderly.
Spokesmen for the industry said health plans were withdrawing from 300
counties in 18 states, including California, because medical costs were higher
than expected, while Medicare payments were lower than anticipated.
HMOs withdrawing from Medicare must notify beneficiaries in writing by Nov.
2. Some patients will need to find other doctors.
New York Times News
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Paid Advertisement
LEGAL NOTICE
Prudential Health Care Plan of California, Inc., has notified the Health Care
Financing Administration, the federal agency which administers the Medicare
program, of its intent to not renew the annual contract to offer Prudential
HealthCare SeniorCare, a Medicare-approved HMO, in Alameda, San
Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Contra Costa, San Diego, Kem, San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Orange, San Mateo, Riverside, Santa Clara, Sacramento and
Ventura counties. This decision is effective January 1, 1999. Notices have been
mailed to the last-known address of all current members. If you are a member
and have not received this notice by October 1st, please contact us at 1-800-
286-4778 foir more information on your health plan options.
Prudential HealthCare SeniorCare is offered by Prudential Health Care Plan of
California, Inc., an HMO with a Medicare contract.
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