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The BBA of 1997 specifies the ways in which a Medicare+Choice plan can establish and use provider networks. A Medicare+Choice plan that operates as a private fee for service (PFFS) plan is allowed to
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Twana
11 months ago
Totally agree, they can set payment limits too!
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Silva
11 months ago
Wait, can they really shift all risk to network providers?
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Cecilia
12 months ago
They can refuse payment to non-network providers, that's true.
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Carissa
12 months ago
I thought they had to accept all providers?
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Cordell
1 year ago
PFFS plans can limit their network size.
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Blondell
1 year ago
I don't think they can shift all risk to network providers; that seems too extreme for a PFFS plan.
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Lisha
1 year ago
I feel like I read that PFFS plans can refuse payment to non-network providers, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Pamella
1 year ago
I think option B sounds familiar from our practice questions, where providers had to accept a certain payment rate.
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Felix
1 year ago
I remember something about PFFS plans having flexibility with provider networks, but I'm not sure if they can limit the network size.
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Jaleesa
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the differences between the various Medicare plan types and their network requirements. I'll have to review my notes and try to reason through the options methodically.
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Huey
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The wording is a bit technical, and I'm not super familiar with the details of the BBA and Medicare+Choice plans. I'll have to think through each answer choice carefully to try to figure out the right one.
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Zana
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward - it's asking about the specific provisions of the BBA of 1997 regarding Medicare+Choice plans. I'll need to carefully read through the answer choices to determine which one accurately describes the allowed practices for PFFS plans.
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Benedict
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is understanding that a PFFS plan is allowed to limit its network size and control provider payments, but can't refuse to pay non-network providers. I'm pretty confident option B is the correct answer.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
Option B is the way to go, folks. Limiting provider payments to 115% of the Medicare rate - that's the key thing PFFS plans can do according to the BBA. Now excuse me while I go practice my 'haggling with providers' skills.
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Juan
1 year ago
Definitely, being able to limit payments to 115% of the Medicare rate can help control costs.
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Viola
1 year ago
I think it's important for plans to have that flexibility in setting payment limits.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
It's all about negotiating those payment rates with providers.
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Odelia
1 year ago
I agree, option B is definitely a game changer for PFFS plans.
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Ira
1 year ago
Alright, let's see here. I'm going to have to go with option B. It just makes the most sense when it comes to PFFS plan requirements under the BBA of '97. Solid choice, if I do say so myself.
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Cletus
1 year ago
Haha, imagine if PFFS plans could just shift all the risk to the providers. That would be like playing 'hot potato' with Medicare-covered services! But I digress, I'd go with option B.
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Annette
1 year ago
User 3: I think option B makes the most sense, providers shouldn't be burdened with all the risk.
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Weldon
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, it would definitely make things interesting.
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Bettina
1 year ago
User 1: Haha, that would be quite the game of 'hot potato' with Medicare-covered services!
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Ronald
2 years ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option C, as PFFS plans can refuse payment to non-network providers. Gotta watch out for those sneaky non-network docs!
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Donette
1 year ago
Definitely, being aware of the rules around provider networks is crucial when choosing a Medicare+Choice plan.
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Colby
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to understand how PFFS plans handle payments to non-network providers.
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Lacey
1 year ago
I think you're onto something with option C. Non-network providers can be tricky.
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Ayesha
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be C.
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Dan
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is A.
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Gennie
2 years ago
I think the answer is B.
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Simona
2 years ago
I see your point, but I still think A is the correct answer because it makes sense for the plan to limit the size of its network to meet the needs of its enrollees.
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Tamar
2 years ago
I think option B is the correct answer. The BBA of 1997 allows PFFS plans to limit the payment to providers to 115% of the Medicare rate.
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Merissa
1 year ago
Yes, it could be a challenge to find providers willing to accept the payment terms.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
But doesn't that also mean providers may be less willing to participate?
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Viva
1 year ago
That makes sense. It helps control costs for the plan.
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Glory
1 year ago
I agree, option B is correct. PFFS plans can limit payment to 115% of Medicare rate.
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Eura
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B.
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Simona
2 years ago
I think the answer is A.