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Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

A form of health insurance that requires users to seek care from a specific 'network' of providers, and often requires referrals from a general practitioner before a patient can seek care from specialists.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)

Legislation enacted in 1947 that protects workers from losing benefits that are provided through the workplace. The Act does not require employers to establish a…