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PPOs and POS plans are categorized as managed care plans. (Indeed, many people call POS plans "an HMO with a point-of-service option.") From the consumer’s point of view, these plans combine features of fee-for-service and HMOs. They offer more flexibility than HMOs, but premiums are likely to be somewhat higher.
Covered Expenses: Most insurance plans, whether they are fee-for-service, HMOs, or PPOs, do not pay for all services. Some may not pay for prescription drugs. Others may not pay for mental health care. Covered services are those medical procedures the insurer agrees to pay for. They are listed in the policy.
The time during which benefits are paid is called a benefit period. These times are generally linked to the deductible as well as any inside or internal limits in the major medical policy.
Are lab fees and x-rays included? Can you choose your own physician or select from a list of providers? What is most important to you? Does the coverage include dental, vision, maternity, well-baby care, etc.
Any provider versus a limited number of providers. Are you required to choose from a specific list of providers? National versus regional operation. Is the plan limited to a specific geographical region or operate nationwide?
Most long-term care policies pay a fixed dollar amount, typically from$40 to more than $200 a day, for each day you receive covered care in a nursing home. The daily benefit for at-home care is usually half the benefit for nursing home care. Because the per-day benefit you buy today may be inadequate to cover higher costs in the future, most policies also offer an inflation adjustment feature.
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