HIO
Health insuring organization (HIO) means a county operated entity, that in exchange for capitation payments, covers services for beneficiaries -
(1) Through payments to, or arrangements with, providers;
(2) Under a comprehensive risk contract with the State; and
(3) Meets the following criteria -
(i) First became operational prior to January 1, 1986; or
(ii) Is described in section 9517(c)(3) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (as amended by section 4734 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 and section 205 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008).