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? asked in Business & FinanceInsurance · 11 months ago

Medical Insurance change but keep the same doctor?

Hi,

I recently got promoted at my job and now I have my own medical insurance. I’m officially off my parent’s insurance but I want to keep the same doctor and provider. They are in network with my new insurance. Do I need to be set up as a new patient or can I just have them switch my insurance to my new one? 

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  • car253
    Lv 7
    11 months ago

    You are not a new patient.   But you will have to ask your current doctor IF they take your new insurance.    Better find out before you use it.

  • 11 months ago

    You are not a new patient.  Just give them your new insurance info.  They will bill your new insurance company from now on.  Smooth & easy.

  • 11 months ago

    They can just switch the insurance. You would not need to be set up as a new patient.

  • Scott
    Lv 7
    11 months ago

    Just tell them you are insured with XYZ company and provide the plan information.

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  • Anonymous
    11 months ago

    The next time you go, just tell them you have new insurance and they'll update their files.  You don't have to re-register.

  • Judy
    Lv 7
    11 months ago

    you just show them your nw card and thy switch your insurance.

  • 11 months ago

    You just need to update your insurance with your current Primary Care Provider

  • Judith
    Lv 7
    11 months ago

    You aren't a new patient to your doctor, are you?  So no, you don't set up as a new patient.  However next time you visit your doctor's office they will need to see your new insurance card.

  • 11 months ago

    When you go to the doctor, all you need to do is give them the new insurance card.

  • 11 months ago

    At your next visit you will give them your new insurance details.  You will not be a new patient.

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