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| Which would best cover me, an HMO or PPO and whats the most affordable? |
HMO is better.
BTW I have healh insuranse but order Accutane online from ... |
| Is it morally appropriate for an HMO to used a capititation system? |
It is morally appropriate to allow for capitation systems. If the claims are consistently submitted by the provider, then the HMO can manage the volume of cases and types of cases/care delivered. A... |
| What is the difference between an HMO and a PPO? |
Biggest difference is that alot of doctors/dentists are no longer accepting HMOs strickly on the fact that they do not get paid as well. Make sure the doctors in your town accept the insurance bef... |
| What's wrong with having HMO? |
I once worked for an HMO at a management level and it was very eye-opening. The big problem with HMOs are that they are a bureaucracy. The more levels of the bureaucracy, the less important the pat... |
| I am considering an HSA / HDHP versus an HMO / PPO plan. Would this be expensive if I have small children? |
It depends on what you consider expensive. The way an HSA works, your insurance coverage has a very high deductible, usually at least $1000 per person or $2000 or higher (family cap is usuall 2X ... |
| Is it true that HMO doctors only make about $7.50 per patient per visit? |
That isn't true at all! The patient writes them a check of about 10 dollars usually, and then the patient's insurance pays the doctor even more! ... |
| What is a doctor referral? what does it look like? does it vary from doctor to doctor or from HMO to HMO? |
I've never done it online. But if your primary doctor wants you to see a specialist, you wait until that specialist's nurse calls you to set up the appt. That's how HPN's HMO ... |
| Do you know of anyone who was sentenced to die by an HMO? |
We have exited a golden age where people thought a life was worth any cost and are re-entering a scary age were a (low) price is being put on human life.
I know of a doc friend who told the st... |
| My boss want to switch our health insurance to blue cross hmo? |
A lot of people are underinsured or not insured which hinders a lot as rising cost of medical services,prescriptions and treatment.Blue Cross is a good health plan and I wish my husband still had t... |
| Can you pick or own doctor with a PPO or and HMO? |
PPO= PREFERRED provider organization
HMO= health MANAGED organization
PPO plans generally give you the option of seeing a participating or non participating, but encourage you to see particip... |
| Did you see the movie "Sicko"? Anyone working in an HMO wanna spill some tales? All ears!? |
Socialized or Singler payer systems are nothing more than a large government HMO. The only way to control costs is through managing access. This management of access is accomplished by delaying med... |
| Can someone please refer me to a doctor, with HMO Blue Cross Blue Shield thats concerned and knownledgable? |
You can do a search on the blue cross blue shiled website.
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| What is the most evil and heartless action an HMO ever taken? |
HMOs don't prescribe treatment. Doctors do.
A doctor can order anything ... but the HMO doesn't have to pay for it.
If your insurance doesn't cover a life-saving treatment, does t... |
| If I see a doctor that isn't covered by my HMO plan will they still cover the cost? |
Your insurance will not cover the cost if the doctor is not in their plan. ... |
| Is it better for me to get a HMO or PPO? |
PPO if you can afford it. The difference is HMO is managed health care in which you must go to preselected (by insurance co.) providers and most provider list are very small in HMO. PPO you can u... |
| What is the difference between medicare and medicare hmo? |
Medicare --and the different Medicare plans now on the market --can be very confusing. How you will be affected --whether you are enrolled in traditional Medicare or whether you are enrolled in one... |
| Are HMO Anti American and anti family? and possibly Nazi's in are own country? |
Do what the corporations and sponsors do. Pay the talk show host to spout your opinion ... |
| HMO versus PPO? |
HMO you have to choose a doctor, and anytime you need to see a specialist you have to see that doctor to get a referral.
PPO you can go see any doctor within the plan, without referrals.
Only... |
| If i have an HMO and i buy a supplemental insurance plan will the HMO refuse to pay? |
How will the HMO know you have a supplemental plan?
Generally, supplemental health insurance plans pick up where your primary plan leaves off. For example, if your HMO provides coverage for a ce... |
| HMO medical for family? |
You should call or visit a local independent agent. This person works with all the big companies and can help you compare the hundreds of plans available. They don't charge you any extra for t... |
| HMO confusion? |
All HMOs require referral. If you want to self-refer, you need a PPO. ... |
| Hmo ppo epo health plans how can i compare ? which one is good for me?how can i know to select for me? |
health,
I'm assuming that you've started a new job where you've come to the point where you must now choose a plan from all that's offered by your employee, or it's &quo... |
| Hmo or ppo for major medical coverage? |
Depends on the insurance company and whether you already have a doctor that you like. If you do, you should go with the PPO so you can keep that doctor. If not, HMOs tend to be cheaper and have l... |
| I just moved from Canada to Cali. Benefits are confusing, what is better for my family, an HMO, EPO, POS, PPO? |
I've only heard about PPO and EPO. My hubby and I have EPO in Idaho. (I'm pretty sure it's the same company. I don't know if the plans vary from state to state though). Here... |
| Hoe can I get a pair of glasses to drive..a car wreck destroyed mine and HMO only pays for them every 2 years? |
Your car insurance should cover it as part of covering your car wreck expenses. (or the other guys car insurance if the accident wasnt your fault.)
Otherwise you health insurance should cover t... |
| What's the Catch? (Dental insurance buffs) Why go with a PPO over a HMO? |
Great question. I recently was stuck trying to decide between the two. I chose the PPO just cause that's what everyone else has in the office. But the more I kept comparing the two, I couldn&#... |
| How are HMO's paid ? |
People don't pay for Medicaid, but they do have money taken out of Social Security for Medicare. Did she have a Medicare HMO instead? Those can cost more, or less, depending on which company... |
| Will my HMO (HIP) pay for my hearing aid? |
Each HMO is different and each has their own philosophy (some pays for certain things and others don't).
The only way to know is to look at your policy or to call customer service of your... |
| What does HMO cover? |
Most HMOs only cover health. Some few cover vision as well. Most don't cover dental.
The coverage does vary from contract to contract, so you really have to read the specific contract to te... |
| PPO or HMO? |
PPOs work better for me - Blue Cross Blue Shield. A little more expensive but I don't have to wait for referrals from a primary doctor. I can see whoever I want. ... |
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