4 Types Of Managed Care

Managed care plans are a type of health insurance that is made to be affordable for all consumers. Participating insurance providers have contracts with health care provider’s as well medical facilities to provide care for members at reduced costs. The Primary Care Providers that participate in Managed Care Plans are responsible for providing covered parties with general care, as well as arranging for any necessary referrals to specialists or hospitals.
The three main types of managed care plans are Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and Point of Service (POS) plans. An HMO is a plan that provides comprehensive health care services for a capitated payment. HMO plans are the strictest form of managed