Common Health Insurance Terms:
PPO- Preferred Provider Organizations:
To receive full benefits you must utilize a list of providers,
“in the network” Use of non emergency providers outside the
network will reduce your benefits and increases your out of
pocket expenses.
HMO- Health Maintenance Organizations:
To receive full benefits you must utilize a list of providers,
“in the network” Most care must be directed through a “primary
care doctor” Use of non emergency providers outside the network
will not be covered.
HSA- Health Savings Accounts
A Health Savings Account is a tax-favored savings account
combined with a qualifying high-deductible health insurance plan.
First you must have a high-deductible health insurance plan that
qualifies to be partnered with an HSA.