| PPO: | PPO (Preferred Provider Org)
This is the most popular plan. It offers the flexibility of both,
the SMP and POS. Insured may opt to choose a doctor offered by the
Plan, or choose any doctor they want outside of the network.
If chosen doctors is outside of the network, the Plan will pay
substantially smaller portion of the cost, and the insured will be
responsible for the rest.
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| HMO: | HMO (Health Maintanence Organization)
This is the most economical plan available. Generally, insured is being assigned
to a physician who after thorough evaluation makes recommendations, such as
medication and/or medical procedures. If a serious condition occurs and the
hospitalization is required, it has to be approved by the physician and
usually performed in a plan's facility.
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| Discount Plan: | Medical Discount Plan
This plan is not a health insurance plan. It is a Medical Discount Plan,
ideal for those who cannot afford or qualify for traditional health insurance.
The companies offer discounted health services for a low monthly fee. Benefits
include a range of discounts for doctors, hospitals, dental, vision,
prescriptions, vitamins, as well as other health services.
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