Stark difference between HMO and PPO premium prices: 4 things to know

There is a significant difference in premium costs exists between HMO plans and other plans, based on a Kaiser Health News analysis of 36 states offering HealhCare.gov plans, according to The Seattle Times.

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Here are four things to know:

1. The least expensive closed-network silver plan increased 9 percent from $274 to $299 per month.

2. The least expensive PPO open-access plan increased by 17 percent, from $291 to $339 per month.

3. Twenty-two states may see a decrease in silver-level PPOs in 2016. Most of Texas, New Mexico and New York will not offer silver-level PPOs, according to federal records.

4. Alternatively, Alaska, Arkansas and Wyoming are only offering PPOs.

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