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What is a social health maintenance organization?

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Original Medicare is fee-for-service health coverage that includes Part A hospital insurance and Part B medical insurance. Eligibility is limited to individuals 65 and older, disabled individuals, and people with ESRD and ALS.

What is a social health maintenance organization?

A social health maintenance organization is a health care insurance plan offering a complete range of coverage and benefits, including: personal care services, hearing aids, dental care, eyeglasses, prescription drug and chronic care benefits, short-term nursing home care and medical transportation services.

An SHMO is more expensive, but enrollees are covered for far more services than Original Medicare.

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