hmo

/eɪtʃ ɛm oʊ/
noun
  1. A type of health insurance plan where members must use doctors and hospitals within a specific network, and usually need a referral to see a specialist.
    • My employer offers an HMO with lower monthly payments.
    • With an HMO, you have to choose a primary care doctor first.
    • She switched from an HMO to a PPO for more flexibility.
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