--- title: Mass General Brigham Health Plan Blog | Michael Buttimer --- [![MGB\_Health\_Plan\_horiz\_rgb-1](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/hubfs/Mass%20General%20Brigham%20Health%20Plan/Logos/MGB_Health_Plan_horiz_rgb-1.svg)](https://www.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/) # The Health Column ### Tips on healthy living, wellness, and navigating health insurance. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## [Comparing coverage: What's the difference between an HMO, PPO,  EPO, and HMO-POS?](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/comparing-coverage-whats-the-difference-between-an-hmo-ppo-epo-and-hmo-pos) There are many acronyms used in health insurance that define different plan selections. For... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/comparing-coverage-whats-the-difference-between-an-hmo-ppo-epo-and-hmo-pos) ## [Fall wellness tips: Getting back on track with your health this autumn](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/fall-wellness-tips-getting-back-on-track-with-your-health-this-autumn) As summer winds down, transitioning to a healthy fall routine can feel challenging. The days get... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/fall-wellness-tips-getting-back-on-track-with-your-health-this-autumn) ## [Medicare Advantage plan shopping checklist](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/medicare-advantage-plan-shopping-checklist) Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a chance to make sure your health insurance still fits your... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/medicare-advantage-plan-shopping-checklist) ## [What you should know about the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-you-should-know-about-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period) Medicare open enrollment, also known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), is when eligible... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-you-should-know-about-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period) ## [What is an HMO plan and how does it work?](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-is-an-hmo-plan-and-how-does-it-work) A health maintenance organization (HMO) plan is a type of health insurance that is designed to... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-is-an-hmo-plan-and-how-does-it-work) ## [What is prescription drug coverage? What’s covered and what’s not?](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-is-prescription-drug-coverage-whats-covered-and-whats-not) Prescription drug coverage helps reduce the cost of medications prescribed by healthcare providers.... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-is-prescription-drug-coverage-whats-covered-and-whats-not) ### Explore your wellness hub Are you a Mass General Brigham Health Plan member? Log in to the member portal to access the wellness hub and discover exclusive resources, programs, and tools to help you live your healthiest life.   [![Get started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5977230/interactive-217838012823.png)](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIOVnUBYJLffbhsWctomhS%2B4bS8KM7UXPI8RYISPSzNhVxccz0%2FfzYiyyIlebBWWtsxiDq8PGyOj%2B9aloHSZ9N9rmWkas7bbXKtsKJWd2vbRQhgnu%2F838MiYaYudz5dVvxQlSoHVf2Fj38V3LKKuRjJF%2F6LN3i7LJGKnKS6UFmpv3h%2BhykzBHdzpxtL9pC%2B1eVI7Liwr4wA68JF%2FnpkoSNllXd6Fq8%3D&webInteractiveContentId=217838012823&portalId=5977230) ### Get notified when we post > [View this profile on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mgbhealthplan/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > > [Mass General Brigham Health Plan](https://www.instagram.com/mgbhealthplan/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) (@[mgbhealthplan](https://www.instagram.com/mgbhealthplan/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)) • Instagram photos and videos Prev [1](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org) [2](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/michael-buttimer/page/2) [3](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/michael-buttimer/page/3) [4](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/michael-buttimer/page/4) [5](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/michael-buttimer/page/5) [Next](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/michael-buttimer/page/2) Back to Top © 2026 Mass General Brigham Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.