Point of Service Option (POS)
A point of service (POS) option is a health plan feature that lets enrollees use providers outside the plan's network at an additional cost. It blends HMO-style network care with limited out-of-network flexibility.
Definition
A point of service (POS) option is a health plan feature that lets enrollees use providers outside the plan's network at an additional cost. It blends HMO-style network care with limited out-of-network flexibility.
Why it matters
POS flexibility can determine whether a patient may use a preferred home health provider outside the plan network and at what added cost.
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