What is a sharp Medicare Advantage plan?
*These plans are Medicare Advantage organizations with Medicare contracts, and enrollment in one of these plans will depend on contract renewal. No matter which plan you choose, as a Sharp patient, you will receive:
What payment options does Sharp HealthCare offer?
Sharp HealthCare offers many payment options, including monthly payment installments for qualified or eligible hospital bills, which you can set up via Sharp Account. Payment plans are only for hospital bills, and are not available for Sharp Rees-Stealy bills or for connected family members at this time.
How can I get help paying for Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicaid can provide assistance: In many cases, if you have Medicare and Medicaid, you will automatically be enrolled in a Medicare Savings Program (MSP). MSPs pay your Medicare premium, and may offer additional assistance.
Can I set up a Sharp Rees-Stealy hospital payment plan?
Payment plans are only for hospital bills, and are not available for Sharp Rees-Stealy bills or for connected family members at this time. To set up a hospital payment plan for a family member, call us at 858-499-2400.
Is Sharp Health Plan Medicare?
Sharp Health Plan is an HMO with a Medicare contract. Enrollment with Sharp Health Plan depends on contract renewal.
Is Sharp HealthCare only in San Diego?
As the only commercial health plan based in San Diego, at Sharp Health Plan we live, work and play in the same communities as our members. We are committed to delivering the best health care for the best value, at hundreds of convenient locations throughout San Diego and southern Riverside counties.
Is Sharp Grossmont a magnet hospital?
Sharp Grossmont Hospital has received its fourth Magnet designation. Learn more.
What is a sharp account?
With a Sharp Account, you can view and pay bills, register for events and connect to other online tools, including FollowMyHealth. If you're a Sharp Rees-Stealy patient, you can also use a Sharp Account to check in early for your appointments and refill prescriptions at Sharp Rees-Stealy pharmacies.
Is Sharp an HMO or PPO?
HMOSharp Health Plan is an HMO with a Medicare contract.
Is Sharp HealthCare only in California?
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What level trauma center is Sharp Grossmont?
In fact, there is only one hospital in all of East County – Sharp Grossmont, which does not have a designated trauma center. San Diego County consists of more than 4,500 square miles.
What does it mean for a hospital to be Magnet status?
Magnet designation hospitals provide patients and their families with a benchmark by which to measure the quality of care they can expect to receive. The “Magnet” name helps patients identify hospitals where they can find satisfied nurses and expect to receive a higher level of care.
Is it better to work at a Magnet hospital?
Not only does working at a Magnet hospital offer nurses better working conditions, greater job satisfaction and leadership opportunities, it allows nurses to do their job better and help effectively treat more patients in critical condition.
How do I connect FollowMyHealth to sharp?
Log in to FollowMyHealth. Select the "My Account" menu, then choose "My Connections" Select the "Add Organization" button and search for Sharp HealthCare. Select the "Connect" button.
Is FollowMyHealth the same as MyChart?
Reviewers felt that MyChart meets the needs of their business better than FollowMyHealth. When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that MyChart is the preferred option. For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of MyChart over FollowMyHealth.
How do I activate my FollowMyHealth account?
0:003:24How to Register for a FollowMyHealth Portal Account - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhen you've located and opened this email click on the registration link and follow the on-screenMoreWhen you've located and opened this email click on the registration link and follow the on-screen prompts to complete your registration. Next click create an account.
Original Medicare
Original Medicare, the federally funded health care program, consists of two parts:
Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage plans, also referred to as Part C, are offered by private companies — such as Sharp Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare — and not through the government.
Medicare supplement plans or Medigap
Medicare supplement plans, also referred to as Medigap, are offered by private companies. Unlike Medicare Advantage, a Medicare supplement plan allows you to go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare.
Prescription drug coverage or Medicare Part D
If you need prescription drug coverage, then you’ll want to explore Medicare Part D. This supplemental plan adds drug coverage to Original Medicare. Part D is rolled in to most Medicare Advantage plans.
How to receive Sharp billing statements?
You can choose how you want to receive your billing statements and notifications - via mail, email or both. To get started, sign in to your Sharp Account and select "Paperless Billing" from the menu options. Follow the prompts to set your billing preferences.
What to do if you don't pay Sharp?
If you do not pay the entire amount or contact the billing office to arrange a payment plan, your account will be sent to a collection agency. If you have any questions about the process or your specific bill, please don't hesitate to send us an email or give us a call: Sharp hospitals: 858-499-2400. Sharp Rees-Stealy: 858-499-2410.
What percentage of coinsurance is covered?
For example, if your deductible has been met and your coinsurance is 20 percent, your plan will cover the remaining 80 percent of covered services. Typically, you will pay your percentage of costs until you reach your plan's annual out-of-pocket maximum.
Can you make a partial payment to Sharp HealthCare?
However, making a partial payment will not prevent a past-due bill from going to a collections agency. Sharp HealthCare offers many payment options, including monthly payment installments for qualified or eligible hospital bills, which you can set up via Sharp Account.
Can you use Sharp to pay a bill?
You can use your Sharp Account to make a partial payment on a bill. However, making a partial payment will not prevent a past-due bill from going to a collections agency.
Can you pay Sharp for hospital bills?
When all insurance has been processed, you are billed if there is any unpaid patient responsibility and will receive a statement in the mail. If you cannot pay the entire amount, you can set up a payment plan via Sharp Account for qualifying or eligible hospital bills .
Who bills you separately for services?
Contracted provider bills. In addition to doctors, many contracted health care providers - ambulance companies, diagnostic services, labs and radiologists (outside of the hospital) - may bill you separately for their services. In-network and out-of-network services.
Ready to enroll in Medicare?
Ready to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan accepted by Sharp? Select a plan below to learn more.
Sharp HealthCare Medicare Phone Consultations
Questions about Medicare? Enroll for this free one-on-one phone consultation with a Medicare specialist at Sharp HealthCare.
Medicare Advantage Part C
Once you’ve enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, explore enrolling in either a Medicare Supplement insurance plan or a Medicare Advantage Part C plan. This video will help you understand the differences between these two options.
Payment options
Sharp offers many payment options, including monthly payment installments for qualified or eligible hospital bills. To set up a payment plan, please visit Sharp Account.
For more information
If you have any questions or need assistance completing the forms, please send us an email or call 858-499-2400, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.