Read Appendix A.
Resource: Ch. 9 (pp. 287–291) of Medical Insurance
Post a 200- to 300-word response to the following: Compare cost control strategies of employer-sponsored health plans, in which employers buy from insurance companies, to self-funded health plans, in which employers cover costs of benefits. Include the following factors:
· Riders
· Enrollment periods
· Provider networks
· Third party administrators
Discuss how the following affect cost control within group health plans:
· Portability
Creditable coverage
HCR 230 Week 1 CheckPoint Ramifications of Participation Contracts
Resource: pp. 304–305 in Ch. 9 of Medical Insurance
Discuss how participation contracts represent financial opportunities for providers. What are positive and negative ramifications of discounted fee-for-service arrangements? Explain your answers in 200 to 300 words.