Linkia

Linkia

John E. Link CO, BOC Orthotist

9/9/2006

We were recently contacted by Linkia to SIGN UP as a provider. We have been a Cigna provider for about 10 years. They sent us a contract with a price list. In most cases the Linkia was 50 percent or less of the current medicare allowable in my area. In fact there were numerous items BELOW my cost. Thats right below what I can buy it from any supplier including SPS. I asked if they would accept a contract with caviats, the answer was that no alterations or special deals were being considered at this time. There are no Hanger facilities within 300 miles of my office. The only way anyone near me could live with that contract would be to upcode. I even explained that to Linkia. I declined the contract. I further suggested that they try the guy that had to pay back nearly 2 million to Medicare. With regards to Cigna patients with whom we have a long-term relation, They have not been informed by Cigna and when they find out they are angry. Numerous patients or thier parents have notified us they will be changing thier insurance plan. Perhaps if Cigna loses enough clients they will alter thier decision. I guess if you have Cigna here you'll need to hop a plane to receive service.

John E. Link CO
Puerto Rico