What are Medicare Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)?
Medicare HMOs are an alternative way for Medicare beneficiaries to receive their medical services. This alternative is currently available only in Johnson and Wyandotte counties and in specific zip codes in Leavenworth and Miami counties. Beneficiaries must select a physician subscribing to a certain plan and must use hospitals that are part of the plan’s “network”. No supplemental insurance is required. Beneficiaries are still required to pay their Part B premium.
