Health insurance can be confusing, with many different plan types using terms that all sound similar. Two options you may come across are PPO and Choice Plus plans. Although they have some overlap, there are key differences between PPO and Choice Plus that impact costs, provider choice, and how you access care. This comprehensive guide … Read more
When an insurance company decides not to renew your policy upon expiration, this is known as a non-renewal. Non-renewals are different than cancellations, which terminate coverage mid-policy. Fortunately, insurers typically cannot penalize you simply for having a non-renewed policy. However, your rates may still increase with another insurer if the non-renewal was due to high … Read more
LPPO and RPPO are two types of Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health insurance plans. PPO plans allow members flexibility in choosing healthcare providers while still having access to discounted in-network rates. LPPO and RPPO plans offer regional or local provider networks respectively. PPO Health Insurance Overview Before diving into LPPO and RPPO specifically, let’s first … Read more
When it comes to choosing a health insurance plan, Kaiser Permanente offers two main options – HMO and DHMO plans. While they share some similarities, there are key differences between Kaiser’s HMO and DHMO plans that are important to understand when selecting coverage. HMO vs PPO vs EPO Before diving into the details between HMO … Read more
UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus is a type of preferred provider organization (PPO) health insurance plan offered by UnitedHealthcare, one of the largest health insurance providers in the United States. What is a PPO health insurance plan? A PPO plan is a type of health insurance plan that offers more flexibility in choosing healthcare providers compared to … Read more