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
Gap Coverage
Insurance coverage that fills the gaps in a primary health insurance policy. Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans are a common form of gap coverage, helping pay for out-of-pocket costs not covered by Original Medicare (such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles).
Insurance coverage that fills the gaps in a primary health insurance policy. Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans are a common form of gap coverage, helping pay for out-of-pocket costs not covered by Original Medicare (such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles).
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Medical expenses that are not covered by insurance, such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance, which must be paid directly by the individual. Out-of-pocket costs apply to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans.
Medical expenses that are not covered by insurance, such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance, which must be paid directly by the individual. Out-of-pocket costs apply to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans.
Urgent Care
Medical services provided for conditions that require prompt attention but are not serious enough for emergency room care. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace plans often cover urgent care visits, with varying copayments or coinsurance.
Medical services provided for conditions that require prompt attention but are not serious enough for emergency room care. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace plans often cover urgent care visits, with varying copayments or coinsurance.