Book Description

Today, almost 4 million Medicare beneficiaries have opted for HMOs. Although HMOs must cover the benefits available under traditional fee-for-service Medicare, they differ from one another in the provision of additional benefits, required premiums, networks of providers, & ability to satisfy members. Beneficiaries need information to pick the plan right for them. This report reviews issues in marketing & enrollment for HMO serving Medicare beneficiaries & information that could be made available to assist beneficiaries in choosing an HMO.