The Everett Clinic is committed to serving the health care needs of all of our patients. We work diligently to evaluate Medicare options and develop policies that serve the best interests of our patients. After careful consideration, we have made the following policy change:
Effective September 1, 2008, Everett Clinic patients becoming Medicare eligible (turning 65) are asked to choose Medicare coverage from the four managed Medicare Advantage plans the Clinic is contracted with in order to continue care with The Everett Clinic. Please note: An exception to this policy applies to Everett Clinic patients turning 65 who qualify for employer-funded retirement medical plans that do not include one of the Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO plans with which the Clinic contracts (listed on flyer). These patients will be allowed to continue care at The Everett Clinic under their employer-funded retirement option.
Effective January 1, 2009, The Everett Clinic will not accept Medicare Advantage Private Fee for Service (PFFS) plans. Patients on these plans have been notified and asked to enroll in one of the managed Medicare Advantage plans with which the Clinic contracts.
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