HMO
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H.S.A.
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You pay each time you see or use a health care provider
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There is NO maximum limit on your out-of-pocket expenses.
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No out-of-network coverage
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You must live and reside within the H.M.O. service area.
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Moving could result in loss of coverage.
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H.S.A
H.S.A.'s combine a high deductible major medical policy with a Tax-Favored Savings Account
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Savings account: "save up" deductible
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Savings account: deposits accumulate tax free, Interest earned is tax free
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All medical withdrawals are tax free and account balance rolls over year to year.
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Underlying major medical policy can be either PPO or Non-PPO.
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PPO Co-Pay Plans
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- Inpatient
- Usually no co-pay for hospitalization.
- Deductible & Co-insurance amounts are owed to hospital, doctors, and others.
- Arrangement to pay hospital can usually be paid over time.
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- Outpatient
- Co-pays range from $10 to $100.
- Co-pays are for each service each time.
- Co-pays DO NOT apply to deductible.
- All things being equal, the lower the WPG, the higher the premium.
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PPO Discount Plans
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- Inpatient Care
- Hospital bills discounted.
- Discount applies to all covered expenses.
- All covered expenses apply to deductible and co-insurance.
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- Outpatient Care
- Discounted ranging from $5+.
- Discounted payments are for all services until deductible is met.
- All covered payments apply to deductible and co-insurance.
- All things being equal, discount plans are less expensive than co-pay
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Major Medical Classical
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- Outpatient
- Usual, Reasonable, & Customary
- Covered Expenses Apply to Deductible.
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