Hi,

I knew the Mayo in Scottsdale did not take Blue Cross of Arizona when the appointment was made. The trouble with out of network is as follows. If a bill is 5000, the carrier will only pay 60% or so of what they consider the usual charge of what the service should cost. So if their vision is 3000, they will pay 1800 of the bill. The poor patient needs to pay 5000-1800 for the balance of the bill. The doc told me that the Mayo in MN and Fla do take Blue Cross.

I am sure that anyone could get a bad meal at a five star restaurant. I am sure most would have a good experience at the Mayo. My experience left me disappointed.

Glenn