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HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)
What should I Know?
HMOs are the least expensive option but also
have the most restricted access to care. For a set monthly fee,
HMOs offer a range of health benefits, including preventive care.
Plans cover only the cost of doctors in the HMO, so you will have
to pay the bill when visiting a doctor outside of the HMO.
In an HMO,
you will choose a primary care physician (PCP) from a given list
of doctors, who will coordinate your care. This includes:
- Routine and preventive care
- Treatment for illness and injuries
- Referrals to a network specialist or facility when necessary
With some HMOs, there is no fee for doctor visits, but with others
you may need to pay a coinsurance, like $5 or $10, for various services.
Providers:
BLUE SHIELD
Access+ HMO Plan
Features-
- For people who visit the doctor more frequently
- Option to visit a participating specialist without a referral
- for a $30 copayment
- Preventive care services at no charge
- Prescription generic drugs only $10 per prescription at participating
pharmacies
- Extensive network from which to choose a Primary Care Physician
- office visits with your PCP for a $10 copayment
Rates-
| Access + HMO
Plan Benefits |
Individual Coverage |
Two-Party/Family Coverage |
| Deductibles |
$1,500 |
$3,000 |
| Physician Services (i.e. office
visits) |
$10/visit |
$10/visit |
Prescription Drug Coverage
(at participating
pharmacies)
- Generic Drugs
- Brand-name Formulary Drugs |
$10/prescription $30/prescription |
$10/prescription $30/prescription |
| Monthly Rates |
$170 |
Two-Party - $330
Family - $ 512 |
BLUE CROSS PLAN COMPARISON
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HMO |
HMO Saver |
| Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum
(includes deductible) |
$3,000 per single |
$3,000 per single |
| Annual Deductible |
No deductible |
$1,500 per member |
| Office Visits |
$10 |
$10 |
| Drug Benefits |
$10 for generic and $30 for Brand drugs, plus
a $250 deductible for Brand drugs |
$10 for generic and $30 for Brand drugs, plus
a $250 deductible for Brand drugs |
| Monthly Rates |
Individual
- $226
Two-Party - $444
Family - $797 |
Individual - $156
Two-Party - $279
Family - $559 |
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