Common use of Preferred Provider - Doctors/Hospitals Clause in Contracts

Preferred Provider - Doctors/Hospitals. 1. The parties agree that one or more Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) programs for hospital and physicians' services may be provided through the Stark County Council of Governments (COG) Health Insurance Program. 2. Participation in any such programs will be voluntary, and there shall be no diminution of benefits for those individuals who choose not to participate in a PPO. However, for those individuals who choose a PPO and then utilize services outside the PPO system, there may be a reduction in benefits. 3. The selection of the PPO(s), the types of benefits/programs, or any changes therein shall be mutually determined by the representative of the COG and the Stark County OEA office representative. 4. The duration of this provision shall be from March 1, 1994, and continuing thereafter unless terminated or modified by the representatives outlined in paragraph 3 herein.

Preferred Provider - Doctors/Hospitals. 1. A. The parties agree that one or more Preferred Provider Organization Organizations (PPO) programs for hospital and physicians' ’ services may be provided through the Stark County Council of Governments (COG) Health Insurance Program. 2. B. Participation in any such programs will be voluntary, voluntary and there shall be no diminution of benefits for those individuals who choose not to participate in a PPO. However, for those individuals who choose a PPO and then utilize services outside the PPO system, there may be a reduction in benefits. 3. C. The selection of the PPO(s), the types of benefits/programs, or any changes therein therein, shall be mutually determined by the representative of the COG and the Stark County OEA office representativeoffice. 4. D. The duration of this provision shall be from March July 1, 19942006, and continuing thereafter unless terminated or modified by the representatives outlined in paragraph 3 herein.

Preferred Provider - Doctors/Hospitals. 1. A. The parties agree that one or more Preferred Provider Organization Organizations (PPO) programs for hospital and physicians' ’ services may be provided through the Stark Xxxxx County Council of Governments (COG) Health Insurance Program. 2. B. Participation in any such programs will be voluntary, voluntary and there shall be no diminution of benefits for those individuals who choose not to participate in a PPO. However, for those individuals who choose a PPO and then utilize services outside the PPO system, there may be a reduction in benefits. 3. C. The selection of the PPO(s), the types of benefits/programs, or any changes therein therein, shall be mutually determined by the representative of the COG and the Stark Xxxxx County OEA office representativeoffice. 4. D. The duration of this provision shall be from March July 1, 19942006, and continuing thereafter unless terminated or modified by the representatives outlined in paragraph 3 herein.

Preferred Provider - Doctors/Hospitals. 1. a. The parties agree that one or more Preferred Provider Organization Organizations (PPO) programs for hospital and physicians' services may be provided through the Stark Xxxxx County Council of Governments (COG) Health Insurance Program. 2. b. Participation in any such programs will be voluntary, voluntary and there shall be no diminution of benefits for those individuals who choose not to participate in a PPO. However, for those individuals who choose a PPO and then utilize services outside the PPO system, there may be a reduction in benefits. 3. c. The selection of the PPO(s), the types of benefits/programs, or any changes therein therein, shall be mutually determined by the representative of the COG and the Stark Xxxxx County OEA office representativeOffice. 4. d. The duration of this provision shall be from March 1, 1994, 1994 and continuing thereafter unless terminated or modified by the representatives outlined in paragraph Paragraph 3 herein.

Preferred Provider - Doctors/Hospitals. 1. The parties agree that one or more Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) programs for hospital and physicians' services may be provided through the Stark Xxxxx County Council of Governments (COG) Health Insurance Program. 2. Participation in any such programs will be voluntary, and there shall be no diminution of benefits for those individuals who choose not to participate in a PPO. However, for those individuals who choose a PPO and then utilize services outside the PPO system, there may be a reduction in benefits. 3. The selection of the PPO(s), the types of benefits/programs, or any changes therein shall be mutually determined by the representative of the COG and the Stark Xxxxx County OEA office representative. 4. The duration of this provision shall be from March 1, 1994, and continuing thereafter unless terminated or modified by the representatives outlined in paragraph 3 herein.