What is the difference between an HMO and a PPO Health Insurance Plan?

By |May 2nd, 2006 |Categories: Health Insurance California, Small Business Articles|Tags: , , , |

HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) and PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) represent different health insurance plan structures. HMO vs. PPO An HMO requires members to select a primary care physician (PCP) who coordinates all aspects of care, including referrals to specialists. Members can change their PCP with prior notice, [...]