Health Insurance Plans

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a sum of money paid as compensation, especially a sum exacted by a victor in war as reparation from the vanquished

  • The company required all vendors to provide proof of indemnity in case of any potential legal claims.
  • Make sure you have insurance that covers indemnity just in case anything goes wrong.
  • I ain't worried about no indemnity, I got it all covered.
  • Her unwavering loyalty to her friend was like an indemnity against any harm that may come their way.

HMO

noun Health Maintenance Organization (a type of managed healthcare system)

  • The HMO regulations require all healthcare providers to meet certain standards.
  • My friend's insurance plan is through an HMO, so she has to go to specific doctors.
  • I heard that HMOs can be a pain to deal with when it comes to getting approval for procedures.
  • Joining the neighborhood watch committee is like being part of an HMO for safety concerns.