Which of the Following Statements About Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about preferred provider organizations (PPOs) is true?

• A) Employers like PPOs because they are highly regulated.
• B) Companies with at least 25 employees who live in a PPO service area are legally required to offer membership in the PPO as an alternative to regular group health coverage.
• C) Employees who participate in a PPO are required to use the plan's providers exclusively.
• D) Employers contract with health care providers to deliver discounted services to participants.
• E) All of the above statements about PPOs are true.

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