Glossary
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Preventive Services
Healthcare services aimed at preventing illness or detecting health issues early. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans cover preventive services, such as vaccinations, screenings, and annual wellness visits, often at no additional cost.
Healthcare services aimed at preventing illness or detecting health issues early. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans cover preventive services, such as vaccinations, screenings, and annual wellness visits, often at no additional cost.
Vaccinations
Immunizations provided to protect against diseases such as the flu, measles, and pneumonia. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans cover many vaccinations, often without out-of-pocket costs, especially as part of preventive services.
Immunizations provided to protect against diseases such as the flu, measles, and pneumonia. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans cover many vaccinations, often without out-of-pocket costs, especially as part of preventive services.
Wellness Visit
A preventive health check-up aimed at assessing overall health, identifying potential health risks, and offering screenings and counseling. Medicare covers an annual wellness visit, while Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans cover various preventive services, including wellness visits.
A preventive health check-up aimed at assessing overall health, identifying potential health risks, and offering screenings and counseling. Medicare covers an annual wellness visit, while Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA plans cover various preventive services, including wellness visits.
Youth Health Coverage
Healthcare benefits available to children and young adults, primarily through programs like CHIP, Medicaid, and dependent coverage under ACA Marketplace plans. These plans provide comprehensive coverage, including doctor visits, preventive care, vaccinations, and dental services.
Healthcare benefits available to children and young adults, primarily through programs like CHIP, Medicaid, and dependent coverage under ACA Marketplace plans. These plans provide comprehensive coverage, including doctor visits, preventive care, vaccinations, and dental services.
Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine
A vaccination to protect against shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Medicare Part D and some Medicaid programs cover the shingles vaccine, while ACA Marketplace plans include vaccinations as part of preventive services.