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- In the context of Medicare, beneficiaries may choose to see a primary care doctor as part of their Medicare coverage. Under Original Medicare (consisting of Part A and Part B), beneficiaries are generally free to see any healthcare provider who accepts Medicare and who is willing to treat them.
- However, some Medicare Advantage plans (private health insurance plans that are an alternative to Original Medicare) may require beneficiaries to choose a primary care doctor and may require prior authorization before seeing a specialist. It’s important for beneficiaries to understand the terms of their Medicare
Advantage plan and to discuss their healthcare needs with their primary care doctor. - Overall, a primary care doctor is an important resource for managing an individual’s healthcare and coordinating care with other providers as needed. It’s important for Medicare beneficiaries to choose a primary care doctor that they trust and to communicate their healthcare needs and preferences with this provider.
