I filled out an Internet request for health insurance information. I received a telemarketing call from a man who identified himself as John Barry, an agent of Healthcare Advantage. When asked, he said he was calling from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and gave his phone number 1-866-310-4422.
Barry told me that Healthcare Advantage is in the "same network" as Blue Cross insurance and would be accepted in the event of an injury by any hospital that accepts Blue Cross. That was the representation which hooked me, more so than the medical, dental, optical, prescription, and other features, supposedly including a $25,000 accidental death insurance policy.
Barry said that, upon my request, Healthcare Advantage would be able to get a professional like my longtime dentist to accept their copay plan. Not true. I cancelled the telemarketing contract the same day. The personal information in the "application" could lead to identity theft. I was a fool.
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