Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) are insurance plans that cover basic and specialized health or dental care. The differences between HMO and PPO ...

Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ...

【CBS.MW14日讯】又到了登记医疗计划的时间。在医疗费用成本比重今年涨至15%的情况下，每个人都在寻找省钱的办法。警告：以前是，HMO(health maintenance organizations)计划便宜，而PPO(preferred provider organizations)计划灵活，现在情况不那么简单了。 专家称，HMO和PPO提供 ...

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 ...

HMO and PPO plans offer different types of coverage so it's important to know which is best for you. HMO plans are often less expensive with low deductibles, but they're more limiting than PPO plans.

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 ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans are Medicare Advantage plans. They differ in their flexibility around seeking medical care. Medicare provides ...

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.

Choices are usually good, but they can be tough, especially when it comes to something as complex as your health insurance. For instance, figuring out if you're better off picking a health maintenance ...