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Added May 19, 2023 •

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when it comes to choosing the right medical insurance plan there are many factors to consider based on your personal health the health of your covered family members and your financial situation what kind of flexibility do you need from your Weather Network what combination of premiums and deductibles saves you the most money when and where will you be responsible for co-pays which preventive care services are covered and at what rate what's a good look at help two types of medical insurance care plans compared to each other plans are often referred to by acronyms which can be a convenient shorthand once you know what the letters stand for as a refresher in this case PTO stands for preferred provider organization which is a traditional type of managed health care plan that allows a degree of service flexibility h m o stand for health maintenance organization and is a traditional managed health care plan aimed at keeping costs lower those service options to be less flexible will be relying on the acronyms frequently as we delve into the factors that distinguish these plans from each other one of the most important factors to be aware of When comparing health care plans is the plan Network health care plans contract with Doctors Hospitals clinics and other health care providers such as pharmacies Labs x-ray centers and medical equipment vendors this group of contracted Healthcare Providers is known as the plan's Network the size of a plant Network can be difficult to judge and can vary based on how you look at it for instant somebody to have an extensive list of offices and Facilities included in their network but they could be concentrated in a limited Geographic are others might seem smaller but their coverage is distributed more evenly over the same geographic area most plans treat in and out of network services and treatments differently but exactly how depends on the type of plan similarly the rules surrounding your primary care physician or PCP who serves as your personal doctor for basic health care services and whether they need to provide referrals for specialist can also depend on your plan ppos are pretty flexible with a PPO you can obtain Medical Care from out-of-network providers but your coverage rate will differ compared to getting those same services in network for instance your PTO May cover eighty percent of an in-network service but only 60% when the same service is obtained out of network additionally ppos do not require you to coordinate your care through a primary care physician and you don't need a referral in order to see other providers have specialist within the people Network each of our plans are one of the least flexible plans all care must be obtained through in network providers except in the case of an emergency Network Services are not covered in an HMO care is provided and coordinated by your PCP they are responsible for managing and coordinating all of your medical care and need to provide referrals to Specialists within the eight Network the rules to rounding your plans Network pin impact significant medical decision such as switching plans while keeping the same doctor moving to a new area switching doctors or seeking treatment what specialist another key factor impacting those decisions is the financial cost associated with each what it comes to healthcare plans that you remain constant play are premiums and deductibles your premium is how much you pay each month for your health plan it's usually deducted from your paycheck by your employer and keeps your insurance coverage active your deductible is how much you have to pay out-of-pocket for medical services before your insurance plan discovering the majority of the cost of services when comparing deductible options you'll want to consider your anticipated medical cost for the year such as planned procedures ongoing treatments or pregnancy as well as how financially prepared 44 unexpected medical costs due to injury or illness the relationship between premiums and deductibles depends on the plant type and is based on factors like Network flexibility ppos offer the higher premiums than other healthcare plans but they also tend to offer several levels of deductibles designed to fit different budgets because hmos limit coverage to in network providers their monthly premiums and annual deductible are usually lower than other health plan options while premiums and deductibles are significant cost to consider they're not the only costs associated with using your health care plan some health care plans require members to a flat fee called a co-payment or co-pay whatever services like doctor's visits lab work Emergency Care and More are rendered which Services require co-pays how much they cost and who sets those co-pay amount and all the type of plan and provider TPO members are usually charge co-pays with a plan determining the co-pay amounts these May differ between in network and out-of-network services with co-pays for the latter tip play higher each of us usually require co-pays with a plan determining what those co-pay amounts are there are some instances where no co-pays are required regardless of plan type the Affordable Care Act mandates that all health plans cover certain preventive care services without requiring payments like deductibles and co-pays or co-insurance preventive care is any medical service that focuses on preventing illness and injuries before they happen or treating medical conditions so they don't become severe that sells keep overall healthcare costs low and patients feeling secure covered preventive care services usually include annual physicals the prenatal and well child care immunizations and programs to help quit smoking or lose weight while plans must adhere to the aca's Mandate there still areas where the plan types different how they work and where charges are Scorpios most cover preventive care services at 100% when they were obtained through in network for lighters if the provider is out-of-network or if an in-network provider orders an additional test meaning beyond the covered preventive care services you may incur charges to encourage members to stay healthy hmos generally offer a wide range of preventive care services and because your care is coordinated through primary care physician they can help keep you on track for what services you'll need and when regardless of which type of plan you have any costs associated with preventive care are almost always going to be significantly more than the cost incurred when preventable conditions go undetected or untreated and reach a point where they require greater medical intervention by understanding how the different types of plants work you're better able to find one that fits your unique situation remember to consider any available special Financial accounts designed to work alongside your medical insurance to help manage your health care costs and keep in mind that those options are also going to depend on playing type as well if you have any questions about your insurance plan options please contact your benefits Department

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