Glossary
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Benefits Period
In Medicare Part A, a benefits period begins the day a person is admitted to a hospital or skilled nursing facility and ends when the individual has not received inpatient care for 60 consecutive days. Each new benefit period resets costs like deductibles.
In Medicare Part A, a benefits period begins the day a person is admitted to a hospital or skilled nursing facility and ends when the individual has not received inpatient care for 60 consecutive days. Each new benefit period resets costs like deductibles.
Coinsurance
The percentage of medical costs a patient must pay after meeting their deductible. For example, a Medicare plan might require patients to pay 20% of the cost of services after Medicare has paid its share.
The percentage of medical costs a patient must pay after meeting their deductible. For example, a Medicare plan might require patients to pay 20% of the cost of services after Medicare has paid its share.
Copayment (Copay)
A fixed amount an individual pays for a covered healthcare service, such as a doctor visit or prescription, after meeting their deductible. The amount varies by service and insurance plan.
A fixed amount an individual pays for a covered healthcare service, such as a doctor visit or prescription, after meeting their deductible. The amount varies by service and insurance plan.