A specific Medicare Advantage plan has sparked confusion online after a new deductible took effect this year. The Cigna True ...

Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Medicare Advantage PPO (preferred provider organization) plans give members the flexibility to choose physicians, so they have ...

Many are familiar with HMO (health maintenance organization) and PPO (preferred provider organization) plans, which account for over 95% of Medicare Advantage plans. But there are three plans that ...

The Medicare plans represented are PDP, HMO, PPO or PFFS plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in plans depends on contract renewal. Availability of benefits and plans varies by carrier and ...

Key Points Medicare Advantage can be a cost-effective alternative to original Medicare. Before signing up for an Advantage ...

UnitedHealthcare Medicare has cheap HMO-POS plans, at $15 per month on average. That's $5 per month cheaper than the national average. However, PPO plans usually aren't a great deal. That's because ...

Aetna offers HMO, HMO-POS, PPO, and D-SNP plans. However, not all of its Medicare Advantage plans may be available in every area. Aetna offers many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans that fit ...

This week’s article focuses on how Medicare works with health benefits for federal employees, retirees, and annuitants.

Medicare Advantage plans generally limit you to the doctors and facilities within a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). It may or may not cover out-of ...

Its highest-rated HMO plan has 3.5 stars and its highest-rated PPO plan has 3 stars. Star ratings come from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Medicare Advantage customers are surveyed on a ...

There are five main types of Medicare Advantage plans: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Special Needs Plan (SNP ...