Comparing Health Plans

In preparing for this discussion, read Chapters 1 and 2 of the course text. For your initial post, address the following in the discussion forum:

• Select a managed care plan such as an HMO, PPO, POS, or EPO and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
• Explain the main features of a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP).
• Examine one real-life example of a CDHP plan (e.g., Cigna 1500) and another for the selected managed care plan (e.g., Aetna Open Choice PPO) in terms of covered benefits, choice of providers, and level of cost sharing and then determine which one would be the optimal choice for your family.

Your initial post should be at least 300 words. Support your response with a minimum of two credible sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. that were published in the last five years.