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HMO

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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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Usually, an HMO is a property rented out by at least three unrelated people who share the bathroom or toilet and kitchen.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

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

The tribunal acknowledged the landlord's health situation, but ruled they should have been aware of the need for HMO licensing as they owned and managed other HMO properties.

From BBC Nov. 22, 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

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

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