Group Health Insurance

Group Health Insurance

BASIC TYPES OF GROUP HEALTH PLANS:   A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) requires group members to obtain their health care services from doctors and hospitals affiliated with the HMO. Generally with an HMO members are required to designate a primary care physician who treats and directs health care decisions and who coordinates referrals to specialties within the HMO network. HMOs offer access to a comprehensive package of covered health care services in return for a prepaid monthly amount (or "premium"). Most HMOs charge a small co-payment depending upon the type of service provided.   A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) does not require…
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