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You’ve probably heard of HMO and PPO health plan You’ve probably heard of HMO and PPO health plans, but you might be less familiar with an EPO plan.
 
Exclusive Provider Organizations can be a viable and more affordable option for some members, but there are tradeoffs as well.
 
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Starting January 1, 2026, pharmacy benefits for ce Starting January 1, 2026, pharmacy benefits for certain Basic and Medicare HMO and PPO plans will switch from OptumRx to CVS Caremark.
 
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NEW: CalPERS Hires June Kim as Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets

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