Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plan
Medicare Glossary
A type of Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) that offers a wide range of healthcare services, but only through doctors, specialists, and hospitals on the plan's list except for emergency situations. Most HMO plans require you to get a referral from your primary care physician to see a specialist or other healthcare professional.
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