Many changes have and will continue to occur in how your family will receive health services.
Networks limit the number of doctors who are part of their plans.
Few doctors and hospitals are part of all HMO or PPO plans. This is why it is very important for you to know which plans include - your pediatrician, pediatric medical subspecialist, and pediatric surgical specialist or which plans your pediatrician, pediatric medical subspecialist, or pediatric surgical specialist has chosen to join. 2.Managed care plans try to keep costs down by requiring your doctor to take more control over the types of health care services you receive. So that families are more informed about managed care plans, the American Academy of Pediatrics has prepared this list of commonly asked questions. However, this brochure should not be used as a substitute for the information found in your own health insurance plan contract.