HCR 230 Week 1 Assignment: Features of Private Payer and Consumer-Driven Health Plans

Features of Private Payer and Consumer-Driven Health Plans

Resources: Medical Insurance,the U.S. Treasurer’s Office and Oregon BlueCross BlueShield websites

Refer to Table 8.1 and Table 8.2 in Ch. 8 of Medical Insurance.

Review the following websites U.S. Treasurer’s Office (http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Taxes/Pages/Health-Savings-Accounts.aspx)

The Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (https://www.regence.com/) Click the individual health plans for detailed information. Write a 350- to 700-word response to familiarize yourself with private payer plans and CDHP account types. Briefly list three to five main features for the following nine items. Below each list, provide one or two sentences stating coverage of services and financial responsibility• PO • HMO • Group HMO • IPA • POS • Indemnity • CDHP • Health Reimbursement Account • Flexible Savings Account

Use a minimum of three references. You may use your text and the two websites provided. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.