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EPO vs PPO What's The Difference?

SethK28

Golden Member
Start my new job on Aug 30th and need to choose which health insurance I want. What the hell is the difference, I cant seem to find an info about which is better. I need to choose between the two plans, both offered by Cigna

www.cigna.com
 
Here is an explanation from my employers website, still confused

CIGNA PPO Plan with Network Preferred Providers (Traditional Plan available in areas without networks)
? Deductible: $300 Individual; $600 Family ($400 Individual; $800 Family if out of network)
? $ 15 Co-pay for routine doctors
? CIGNA EPO Plan with Network Preferred Providers (No coverage out of network)
? Deductible: $250 Individual; $500 Family
? $10 Co-pay for routine doctors
? Co-insurance: $1,000 Individual; $2,000 Family
? Three Tier Plan with $10, $15, or $25 (depending on drug) Co-pay for Prescription Drugs for all plans
? Vision coverage included with medical coverage in all plans
? $300 Wellness Allowance (in-network) per year for preventative care services (annual physicals, well baby visits, etc) in all plans
? Low Employee Contributions--*** pays the majority of health insurance cost.
? Employees are eligible to participate in the medical plan the first day following 30 days of full-time employment.
 
out of network coverage. Always go for the PPO, unless all your doctors you normally go to are already in the network.
 
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