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Medicare & Medicaid
Medical insurance programs administered by the U.S. federal government that provide health care coverage for the elderly (people over 65) and certain people and families with low incomes and resources.
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Medicare & Medicaid
enrollment fee
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The amount you must pay every year to get a Medicare-approved drug discount card.
fee schedule
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A complete listing of fees used by health plans to pay doctors or other providers.
designated standard
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
A standard which HHS has designated for use under the authority provided by HIPAA.
adjusted average per capita cost (AAPCC)
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
An estimate of how much Medicare will spend in a year for an average beneficiary.
Medicare coverage
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
Made up of two parts: Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Medical Insurance (Part B).
covered charges
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
Services or benefits for which a health plan makes either partial or full payment.
treatment options
Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid
The choices you have when there is more than one way to treat your health problem.
