A PPO is a Preferred Provider Organization which pays a higher benefit percentage for services from an in-network provider, and a somewhat lesser benefit percentage for services from an out-of-network provider. 

The 90/70 PPO plans both have a $250 individual calendar year deductible and a $500 family deductible. The Medical Mutual SuperMed PPO utilizes the SuperMed Plus provider network.The Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO utilizes the Blue Access (PPO) network.

In these plans, you do not need a referral for specialist services.  In-network inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services are covered at 90% after the deductible is satisfied.  Out-of-network coverage for these services is covered at 70% after the deductible has been satisfied. Some services have a co-pay amount which is not subject to the deductible. For example, an office visit to an in-network Primary Care Physician simply requires a $15 co-pay. Several routine services such as annual well-woman exams and well-child immunizations also require only the $15 co-pay if an in-network provider is used. In-network coverage for routine mammograms and routine PSA testing is at 100%.