Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a ...

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans are Medicare Advantage plans. They differ in their flexibility around seeking medical care. Medicare provides ...

Dental HMO and PPO Insurance Plans offer similar dental benefits. HMOs are a low-cost solution for in-network dentists, while PPOs usually cost more but offer greater flexibility. If you are ...

HMO and PPO plans both rely on in-network professionals. PPO plans cover out-of-network professionals but at a higher cost. There may also be differences in availability, coverage, and monthly ...

From PPO to HMO, what’s the difference between the 5 most common types of health insurance plans? A woman showing something on a computer screen to a man at a desk. For many Americans ...

Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Part C, typically come with HMO or PPO options that are administered by private insurance companies. These plans are mandated by law to provide the same ...

Finding the right health insurance plan for your needs can be time-consuming and confusing. Before you start researching plans, it’s important to understand the difference between an HMO, PPO, ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A preferred provider organization (PPO) health insurance plan provides more flexibility than other plans, but it typically comes at ...

The healthcare enrollment period. Not only does it involve a whole lot of dollar signs, but there are loads of confusing acronyms to navigate: HMO, PPO, POS, EPO... you get the idea. Yes ...

Then you have to file a claim to get the PPO plan to pay you back. A moderate amount of freedom to choose your health care providers -- more than an HMO; you do not have to get a referral from a ...