St. Charles and Medicare Advantage

St. Charles Health System reviewed its participation in Medicare Advantage plans in 2023. This article preserves the context of that discussion. An older announcement does not establish your current insurance coverage or a provider's current network status.

What the historical announcement said

In its announcement about 2024 participation, St. Charles described changes affecting selected Medicare Advantage plans. Those dates and plan names belong to that announcement. Use current plan documents and direct confirmation for a new appointment.

Verify the exact provider and service

Ask your insurer whether the clinician, facility, and proposed service are in network for your specific plan. A hospital and an individual clinician may have different arrangements. Confirm referrals, prior authorization, cost sharing, and any limits on out-of-network care.

Get estimates before elective treatment

Request written information about expected charges and your responsibility. An authorization or network listing does not necessarily answer every payment question. Keep the date and reference details for coverage conversations so you can follow up if information differs.

For general planning, read cash and insurance questions in plastic surgery. Contact the practice about the exact proposed service; this article does not establish that Dr. Borsting accepts a particular plan.