Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) (For Employees and Non-Medicare Retirees and their dependents)
A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) is a system of health care that provides managed, pre-paid hospital and medical services to its members. An HMO member chooses a Primary Care Physician (PCP) from within the HMO network, and the PCP manages all medical services, provides referrals, and is responsible for non-emergency admissions.
Individuals and/or families who choose to join an HMO can receive health care at little or no out-of-pocket cost, provided they use the HMO's doctors and facilities. Because the HMO provides all necessary services, there are usually no deductibles to meet or claim forms to file. In most plans, if a physician outside of the health plan is used without a referral from the PCP, the patient is responsible for all bills incurred.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) EAPs are staffed by professional counselors who can help employees and their eligible dependents handle problems in areas such as stress, alcoholism, drug abuse, mental health, and family difficulties.
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