What is a managed care organization (MCO)?

What is a managed care organization (MCO)?

An MCO is a health care company. It is often called a "health plan." It is a group of doctors, hospitals and other providers who work together to meet your health care needs.

What does an MCO do?

An MCO gives you covered health services. After you join an MCO, you will get health care from doctors, hospitals and other providers in the plan you choose.

You can choose the same or different plans for your family members.