yes as b'coz government gave hem the money
No they do not. You may go to a dermatoligist anytime without a referral. As a dermatologist, I see people many a time without referral, and all dermatologists can bulk bill payment, and send them to medicare.
Yes. Original Medicare does not require you to obtain a referral before seeing a provider, but it does expect you to see a Medicare provider.
normally 6 months
is a formal process which authorise a person to recieve care from hospital or specialist.
A referral is a recommendation from a primary care provider to see a specialist or receive specific services. An authorization is approval from an insurance company for medical services or procedures to be covered. In short, a referral directs you to a specific provider, while an authorization confirms payment coverage.
no
You can ask you family doctor for a referral. Legally you will need a referral from your family doctor before the specialist will see you.
They don't pay a large enough portion of specialist fees.
they can't actually "require" it but any insurance can contract with Medicare to be secondary, provided both parties agree
Hi, have you contacted medicare or local hospital? They usually have referral service agents that can help you find your health providers.
Discuss the issue with your family doctor and ask for a referral to a specialist. You may also try getting a referral from a cancer support group in your local community.
More advanced issues usually require a specialist.