Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: VSP/Medicare question...

  1. #1
    OptiBoard Apprentice
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    South of nowhere
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    15

    VSP/Medicare question...

    If you are a VSP provider are you required to accept Medicare as well?

  2. #2
    Master OptiBoarder DrNeyecare's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Southern California
    Occupation
    Optometrist
    Posts
    550
    No.

  3. #3
    OptiBoard Apprentice
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    South of nowhere
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    15
    I was just wondering because one of our friends that was about to sign up to be a VSP provider said it was stated on the contract that you have to accept Medicare. If you aren't signed up with Medicare they give you one year to do so. I thought maybe I had read it wrong.

  4. #4
    Master OptiBoarder
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Michigan
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    2,827
    No. We are not a medicare provider and have been a VSP provider for many years. Maybe it's a new rule(big surprise). In any case you can sign up for a medicare provider number and simply not participate in medicare if you choose.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Medicare FYI
    By jherman in forum General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-21-2008, 07:15 AM
  2. Medicare Help
    By bt5050 in forum General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-12-2007, 05:16 PM
  3. Medicare--please help!
    By Mr_Mitchell in forum General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 03-18-2007, 09:06 AM
  4. Medicare and DMERC
    By Dr. B in forum General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 09-16-2005, 09:08 PM
  5. Medicare claims
    By Spexvet in forum General Optics and Eyecare Discussion Forum
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 04-22-2005, 12:24 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •