HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
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34<br />
Your Medicare <strong>HMO</strong> Benefits<br />
W<br />
hen you get health insurance, you get a set <strong>of</strong> services called a<br />
benefit package. All Medicare <strong>HMO</strong>s must <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong> same benefits<br />
that Original Medicare covers. These are <strong>the</strong> Medicare Part A and<br />
B benefits. However, <strong>the</strong> costs may be different. Most Medicare<br />
<strong>HMO</strong>s in Cali<strong>for</strong>nia also include Part D prescription drug coverage.<br />
Marvin is having<br />
some routine tests.<br />
All Medicare<br />
<strong>HMO</strong>s cover care<br />
like this to find<br />
and help prevent<br />
problems.<br />
Medicare Basic Benefits<br />
All Medicare <strong>HMO</strong>s <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong>se benefits:<br />
Doctor services<br />
Hospital and outpatient services<br />
Lab work like blood tests and<br />
urine tests<br />
Tests like x-rays and colonoscopies<br />
Preventive care, like vaccinations<br />
Emergency and urgent care<br />
Some physical and occupational <strong>the</strong>rapy<br />
Some home health or nursing home care<br />
Hospice care <strong>for</strong> people who are<br />
terminally ill<br />
Mental health care<br />
Diabetes home care supplies<br />
Drug and alcohol treatment<br />
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