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HMO vs PPO: which fits you

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HMOs cost less but route your care through a primary doctor and a strict network; PPOs cost more but let you self-refer and go out-of-network. This lesson puts them side by side so you can match the trade-off to how you actually use care.

What you'll learn

  • The core trade-off between HMO cost and PPO flexibility
  • How referrals and networks differ between the two
  • Which plan tends to fit which kind of health-care user

Key takeaway: Pick an HMO to save money if you stay in-network; pick a PPO to pay more for freedom and out-of-network access.

Networks & plan types

8 lessons

In-network vs out-of-network, how HMO, PPO, EPO, and HDHP plans decide what you'll pay, and how HSAs and FSAs help you save.

  1. 1In-network vs out-of-network3:37
  2. 2HMO plans: understanding your coverage3:56
  3. 3High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)4:00
  4. 4PPO plans: flexibility at a higher cost3:45
  5. 5EPO plans: network-only, no referrals3:30
  6. 6FSA & HSA: an overview4:10
  7. 7HMO vs PPO: which fits you▶ Now playing4:20
  8. 8HSA vs FSA: a detailed comparison4:15
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