An arrangement whereby an organization (usually an employer) hires an outside firm to perform specific administrative services, usually including claim administration, for a group health insurance program. The organization retains financial responsibility for paying claims. See also self-insured group insurance and third-party administrator (TPA).
Service Area
Community First's HMO service area includes the following counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson.*
*Various ASO's may be limited to specific service areas
