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PPO’s. What Are They?

A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is a system in which an insurance carrier established contracted or negotiated fees for all medical services rendered. A PPO also offers out of network

Medicare Health Insurance Basics

A big part of planning for retirement is getting a handle on medical expenses. And a major part of that is knowing what Medicare can or cannot do for you

HMO. What Are They?

HMO’s (Health Maintenance Organization) are the curse and the blessing of the United States health insurance system of Managed Care.  HMO’s rely on a system of Capitation (Capitation, in the

POS. What Are They?

POS of Service Health Insurance plans, Managed Care In the United States, there are a few main POS health insurance plans that are available for individuals and families. In many