HMO

American  

1. health maintenance organization.

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HMO Cultural  

1. An abbreviation for h ealth m aintenance o rganization. A corporation financed by insurance premiums whose member doctors provide medical services to enrolled member patients.

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Example Sentences

The proposal offered a $2,000 ratification bonus and caps on HMO premium increases that UC said could save members up to $3,000 each year on healthcare costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Planning applications for HMO status have been rising steadily since 2009, according to the property data company Searchland, though smaller HMOs don't need planning permission.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

If you are looking at an HMO, you should also check the plan documents for other constraints, such as requirements that you get a referral from your primary-care physician to see a specialist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

The council says it is considering tightening its HMO rules and responding to issues raised by people in the community.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

We received a polite letter from our HMO, wishing us the best of luck, regretting they couldn’t cover the cost.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini