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There are plenty of decisions to make when picking a new health insurance plan, but perhaps the hardest is choosing between an HMO and PPO. Those two acronyms can be confusing, especially if you don’t ...

Choosing a health insurance plan can feel overwhelming. Two of the most popular plans are an HMO (health maintenance organization) and a PPO (preferred provider organization). If you want a lower ...

When shopping for a healthcare plan, you’ll want to compare costs, size of the network and the flexibility of various plans. Two common types of healthcare plans are health maintenance organization ...

HMO plans require a person to choose a PCP to look after their overall health and refer them for specialist tests and services. A PPO plan does not require this. Most HMO and PPO plans cover ...

The October 2013 launch of the health insurance marketplace found many Americans scrolling through lists of health plans, puzzling over industry-specific terms, trying to decide which plan to choose.

Choosing a health insurance plan can feel overwhelming. Two of the most popular plans are an HMO (health maintenance organization) and a PPO (preferred provider organization). If you want a lower ...

For many Americans, early November not only signals Election Day but also means it's time to choose a health insurance plan for the upcoming year. This year, open enrollment for public health ...

From PPO to HMO, what’s the difference between the 5 most common types of health insurance plans? A woman showing something on a computer screen to a man at a desk. For many Americans, early November ...

There are a few things throughout a calendar year that almost always trigger anxiety. The first snow, for example, or getting another year older. On top of just about everyone's list? The healthcare ...