Whether you receive health insurance through your employer or purchase your own, you may have an opportunity to choose between several options. Understanding the different types of health plans is the first step in making a good choice for you and your family.

Click on one of the following topic links to learn about different types of health plans, how to compare health plans, various health plans' financial information, which regulatory and advocacy groups deal with health plans, or how you can make a complaint about a health plan.

We hope this general information is helpful to you. CMA is unable to provide specific advice about which plan is best for you and your family. If you're still not sure which type of plan to choose, you may want to use our checklist of health plan features and services to compare your options...or ask for more information from the health benefits manager at your workplace or a health plan representative.Your physician may also be in a good position to help you compare plans, since he or she is familiar with your health and medical history.