Was your doctor dropped from your insurance plan? What you can do about that...

With recent changes in healthcare plans, many patients found their doctor’s name missing from their list of network physicians. 

According to Consumer Reports’ Medical Advisor Dr. Orly Avitzur, you may have a say in who you see. She says many of jer patients have elected to continue to see her even though she’s not in their network anymore. In most cases, Dr. Avitzur gives them a substantial discount from her regular fees. 

If you like your doctor, and want to keep your doctor, it’s worth the conversation. You can also file an appeal with your insurance company if switching doctor’s presents a hardship for you, especially if you’re undergoing treatment for a chronic condition.