Glossary
Tags
- ACA
- ACA Marketplace
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- CHIP
- CMS
- ESRD
- Extra Help
- FMAP
- FPL
- FQHC
- FSA
- HCBS
- HMO
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- LCD
- LIS
- Marketplace
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- Medicaid (rare)
- Medicaid expansion
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
- Medicare Part D
- Medicare coordination
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- NCD
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- NOMNC
- Original Medicare
- PCP
- Part A
- Part B
- Part C
- Part D
- QLE
- QMB
- SEP
- SNF
- SNP
- SSI
- Section 1115
- Silver Plan
- Silver plan
Network
A group of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers that have agreed to provide care to members of a health insurance plan at negotiated rates. In Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and ACA plans, enrollees typically pay less for using in-network providers.
A group of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers that have agreed to provide care to members of a health insurance plan at negotiated rates. In Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and ACA plans, enrollees typically pay less for using in-network providers.
Primary Care Physician (PCP)
A healthcare provider who acts as the first point of contact for an individual’s healthcare needs and coordinates further specialist care if necessary. Many Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and ACA plans require enrollees to choose a PCP.
A healthcare provider who acts as the first point of contact for an individual’s healthcare needs and coordinates further specialist care if necessary. Many Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and ACA plans require enrollees to choose a PCP.