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preferred provider organization

A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan which gives policy holders an incentive use the providers (doctors, hospitals) within the plan’s network of service providers. In return, the plan pays a higher percentage of your health care expenses. But out-of-network care is also covered, albeit with higher out-of-pocket costs (this is in contrast to a plan like an HMO, which generally won't cover out-of-network costs at all).

Will all doctors accept my Medicare coverage?

Will all doctors accept my Medicare coverage?

Q: Will my doctors accept my Medicare card? A: Q: Will all doctors accept my Medicare coverage? A: The answer depends on what type of Medicare coverage you have, and whether you’re already a current patient.

What is an affiliated provider?

An affiliated provider is a person or health care facility paid by your health care plan to provide service to you.

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