Glossary
Tags
- ACA
- ACA Marketplace
- ACA subsidies
- CHIP
- CMS
- ESRD
- Extra Help
- FMAP
- FPL
- FQHC
- FSA
- HCBS
- HMO
- HRA
- HSA
- IEP
- IRMAA
- Joint Commision
- KFF
- LCD
- LIS
- Marketplace
- Medicaid
- Medicaid (rare)
- Medicaid expansion
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
- Medicare Part D
- Medicare coordination
- Medigap
- NCD
- NEMT
- NOMNC
- Original Medicare
- PCP
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- QLE
- QMB
- SEP
- SNF
- SNP
- SSI
- Section 1115
- Silver Plan
- Silver plan
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
The seven-month window when an individual is first eligible to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B. This period begins three months before the individual turns 65, includes their birthday month, and extends three months after.
The seven-month window when an individual is first eligible to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B. This period begins three months before the individual turns 65, includes their birthday month, and extends three months after.
Original Medicare
The traditional Medicare program, consisting of Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Original Medicare is a fee-for-service program, allowing beneficiaries to see any provider that accepts Medicare.
The traditional Medicare program, consisting of Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Original Medicare is a fee-for-service program, allowing beneficiaries to see any provider that accepts Medicare.