EPO - Exclusive Provider Organization
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Q: What does "EPO" mean in a health plan description?
A: EPO stands for Exclusive Provider Organization, a relatively new term in the health insurance field. It means that no benefits are provided outside of the designated treatment facility or named medical providers. This type of health plan is common on college campuses, and as an alternative to regular health plans in states like Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York where traditional health insurance is unaffordable for many people. This provides an affordable alternative but with obvious risks that we consider unacceptable. It is important to note that none of the plans supported by OnlineAdviser are EPOs. All of the plans on FreedomBenefits.net or any other Web site with the OnlineAdviser logo provide benefits with any medical provider of your choice. FreedomBenefits.net lists only those low cost health plans that meet stated criteria for quality of benefits as well as value.
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