Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 26 MAS 628 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Types of Health Plans
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The idea
Common plan types include HMOs, PPOs and high-deductible plans.
In practice
An HMO often requires a referral from the primary care provider before a specialist visit; a PPO has in-network providers with lower costs and allows out-of-network care at higher cost.
Where people slip
Checking a plan's referral rules before booking prevents denied claims.
Your place on the trail
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