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
Family Coverage
A health insurance plan that covers an entire family, including the policyholder, spouse, and dependents. Under the ACA, parents can keep their children on their health plan until age 26, even if the children are not financially dependent or living with the parents.
A health insurance plan that covers an entire family, including the policyholder, spouse, and dependents. Under the ACA, parents can keep their children on their health plan until age 26, even if the children are not financially dependent or living with the parents.
Medicaid
A joint federal and state program that provides healthcare coverage to low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Medicaid covers a wide range of services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, long-term care, and preventive care.
A joint federal and state program that provides healthcare coverage to low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Medicaid covers a wide range of services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, long-term care, and preventive care.
Medicaid Expansion
A provision of the ACA that allows states to expand Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Expansion states offer coverage to a broader range of low-income adults, including those without children.
A provision of the ACA that allows states to expand Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Expansion states offer coverage to a broader range of low-income adults, including those without children.
Medicare
A federal program that provides health insurance to individuals 65 and older, as well as younger people with certain disabilities or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Medicare has different parts that cover hospital care (Part A), medical services (Part B), and prescription drugs (Part D).
A federal program that provides health insurance to individuals 65 and older, as well as younger people with certain disabilities or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Medicare has different parts that cover hospital care (Part A), medical services (Part B), and prescription drugs (Part D).