What would a PFFS plan in essence allow Mr. Gomez to do regarding provider choice?

A Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan empowers enrollees like Mr. Gomez with greater flexibility in choosing their healthcare providers. Under this type of plan, individuals are not restricted to a network of doctors, as is common with many other Medicare Advantage plans. Instead, Mr. Gomez can see any doctor who agrees to the terms of payment established by the PFFS plan. This allows him to access a broader range of healthcare services and providers than might be available in more restrictive plan types.

This flexibility is particularly beneficial for individuals who may have established relationships with healthcare providers or require specialized care from providers outside of a network. The key factor here is the agreement of the provider to the plan’s payment arrangement, which enables Mr. Gomez to make choices based on his personal health needs rather than being confined to certain providers.