原版英语对话：Health Insurance(3)

A: I need information on purchasing health insurance.
B: Is this the first time you have had health insurance?
A: This is my first time buying health insurance.
B: You have a choice of HMO or PPO. Do you understand the difference?
A: I am not sure what those are.
B: Just so you understand completely: An HMO is a little cheaper, but you have limited choices of which doctor you choose.
A: If I need to use my insurance, are the payments¹ the same for a PPO and HMO?
B: By going to the providers on the HMO list, you save money in out-of-pocket expenses.
A: Can you give me a comparison² between a PPO and an HMO?
B: We can mail you a questionnaire and when we have all of your information, we will mail you a quote.

 

1 payments   

n.支付，付款，缴纳，报酬( payment的名词复数 )；付出的[要付出的]款项；报答，报偿

参考例句：

• Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. 一旦就业，即停发福利救济。
• The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children. 这项法律可强制父亲定期支付子女的费用。

2 comparison   

n.比较，对照；比拟，比喻

参考例句：

• They make a comparison of New York to a beehive.他们把纽约比作一个蜂巢。
• This dress is really cheaper by comparison.比较起来，这件衣服确实便宜。