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Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) is affiliated with the Sutter Health network and accepts a variety of health insurance plans. The specific plans accepted may vary by location and healthcare needs. Some of the accepted plans include Valley Health Plan, Kaiser health insurance, AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC, and Aetna Choice POS II. It's important to note that health plan coverage can change frequently, so it's recommended to verify the details of your coverage with your chosen health plan provider.
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What You'll Learn
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC (PPO)
AARP Medicare Advantage from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is a Medicare Advantage plan that offers additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare. It is available to both AARP members and non-members, with plans and pricing listed on the UnitedHealthcare website.
You do not need to be an AARP member to enrol in a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Prescription Drug plan. However, if you are not a member, you can join AARP for a fee of $20.00 a year. It is important to note that plans may be available to persons under 65 who are eligible for Medicare due to disability or End-Stage Renal Disease.
AARP Medicare Advantage provides access to a large dental network, where you can save money by choosing a network dentist, or you can opt for any dentist of your choice. The plan also includes check-ups, screenings, and sick visits for adults and children, as well as after-hours, weekend, and holiday services.
It is recommended to review the specific details of your coverage, including benefit designs, and provider participation in your network. For instance, if you receive Extra Help from Medicare, your copays may be lower or you may not have any copays at all. Additionally, starting January 1, 2025, if you spend more than $2,000 on covered Part D prescription drugs annually, you may benefit from the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which helps spread out your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.
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Aetna Choice POS II
When it comes to administering plan benefits, Aetna relies on Clinical Policy Bulletins (CPBs). These bulletins express Aetna's determination of whether certain services or supplies are medically necessary, experimental, investigational, unproven, or cosmetic. CPBs are based on a review of clinical information, including outcome studies, regulatory status of technology, evidence-based guidelines, and the views of relevant physicians. While CPBs assist in plan administration, they do not constitute a description of plan benefits.
Compared to larger national health insurance providers, local health plans like Valley Health Plan may have more limited networks of providers. Valley Health Plan primarily serves Santa Clara County in California, so coverage may be limited or non-existent outside of this area.
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Valley Health Plan
The Valley Health Network for Primary Care includes the following:
- Independent Practice Physicians Medical Group of San Jose (PMG)
- San Benito Medical Associates (SBMA)
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)
- Valley Health Center Clinics
- Silicon Valley Medical Development Community Clinics
- Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
- Bay Area Community Health
- Gardner Family Health Network
- Indian Health Center of Silicon Valley
- North East Medical Services (NEMS)
- Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
- Ravenswood Family Health Center
- Roots Community Health Center
Vision & Dental Pediatric Services are also offered to eligible enrollees (children from birth to age 19). Dental services are provided through the Liberty Dental Plan of California Program (LDP), and vision services are covered by the Vision Service Plan (VSP), which includes an annual free eye examination and one free pair of glasses or contact lenses per year.
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Kaiser health insurance
Palo Alto Medical Foundation accepts health insurance plans from both Valley Health Plan and Kaiser. Kaiser health insurance is a national health insurance provider with its own network of Kaiser Permanente medical facilities and providers in multiple states. As a national provider, Kaiser offers a larger network of providers compared to Valley Health Plan, which primarily serves Santa Clara County in California.
Kaiser and Valley Health Plan may offer different member services, such as telehealth services, online tools for managing claims and benefits, and customer service support. It is important to consider these services and how they align with your preferences and needs when choosing a health insurance plan.
Some specific Kaiser health insurance plans accepted by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation include:
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC (PPO): CA-0022, CA-0023, CA-0024, CA-0025, CA-0032, CA-0033, CA-0034, CA-0035, CA-0039
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice EPO
- Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN)
- Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus
- Aetna Select EPO
- Aetna Select Open Access
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Medicare Advantage Plans
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage Plans.
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation accepts the following Medicare Advantage Plans:
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC (PPO): CA-0022, CA-0023, CA-0024, CA-0025, CA-0032, CA-0033, CA-0034, CA-0035, and CA-0039.
This particular plan offers a range of benefits, including check-ups, screenings, and sick visits for adults and children. It also provides expertise and advanced technologies across all areas of medicine, including immediate medical care for serious accidents, injuries, and conditions. Additionally, enrollees can benefit from after-hours, weekend, and holiday services.
It is important to note that insurance plans and their specifics are subject to change over time. Therefore, it is always advisable to verify with your specific insurance plan and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation to ensure accurate and up-to-date information regarding coverage and accepted plans.
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Frequently asked questions
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation accepts insurance plans from UnitedHealthcare, including AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC (PPO): CA-0022, CA-0023, CA-0024, CA-0025, CA-0032, CA-0033, CA-0034, CA-0035, and CA-0039.
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation is affiliated with the Sutter Health network. Patients with original Medicare coverage will continue to have access to physicians at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. However, Medicare patients new to PAMF will have access to some physicians via Medicare Advantage plans but not via traditional Medicare Supplement plans.
Valley Health Plan is a local health plan that primarily serves Santa Clara County in California. It has a limited network of providers compared to larger national health insurance providers.
Valley Health Insurance plans have limited geographic coverage, primarily serving Santa Clara County in California. This may result in limited or non-existent coverage if you live or travel outside the area. The plans may also offer fewer options when choosing healthcare providers, specialists, or hospitals, impacting access to certain services or preferred providers.
