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Friday, May 8, 2009

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By Laotse Stumegan

Similar to health maintenance organisations (HMOs), preferred provider organisations (PPOs) are the choice for many people when it comes to health insurance coverage. PPOs are a brand of managed care which account for a high percentage of health insurance policies. This article looks at the advantages, and the disadvantages, of the PPO.

The PPO shares many characteristics to the HMO. For instance, both types of organisation utilise a network of doctors and hospitals for members to choose from. Financially, the doctors and hospitals are more preferential to members of these two types of organisations than those who are not.

Preferred provider organisations can be seen as more flexible to their members. However, the PPO is much more of a comprehensive coverage of healthcare. If you were to contrast HMO premiums with PPO premiums, you would see the latter to be more costly.

Insurance brokers. Insurance brokers are those who are licensed and qualified to sell insurance onto customers and usually have a variety of deals. Visiting such brokers can help you to have insurance explained to you in more depth and may help you to get a deal suited to your needs.

Claim. When you are insured and find yourself requiring hospital treatment, a claim is where you submit a request for payment from your insurance company. Making a claim may increase your premiums when you are due to renew your policy.

Some people seek out lower PPO premiums when they are on the lookout for health insurance. However, the total annual cost for a PPO plan can be deceptive if you are looking at the premium cost as well. Lower premiums can mean costs in other aspects of the provided care.

Usually, private health insurance is intended to cover illnesses that respond quickly to hospital treatment. This can mean that chronic conditions that are suffered over a long period of time are not covered. Private insurance also doesn^t cover diseases that are incurable.

If you think that the PPO could be suited to your needs, talking to an insurance broker can help you make an informed decision. Such brokers can help you take your financial situation and your medical needs into account. From there, you can find the deal which is best suited to your needs.

Health insurance and privatised health insurance share some characteristics. For example, both types of insurance will not cover cosmetic treatments and treatment required because of the patient^s irresponsibility. An example of the latter is treatment which is down to alcohol and drug abuse.

Unlike some types of health insurance, there is a period of refraction from a policy. This means the option to withdraw from a policy within 2 weeks of registration if the customer is not happy with the cover. This is only applicable if a claim is made.

Private insurance can be beneficial to individuals, the self employed and those in small and large businesses alike. In recent years, the market has become much friendlier to those on a budget. There are a variety of insurers who offer tailor-made policies.^^

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