Glossary
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Medicare Advantage (Part C)
A type of health plan offered by private insurance companies that contracts with Medicare to provide all Part A and Part B benefits. Medicare Advantage plans often include extra benefits, such as vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
A type of health plan offered by private insurance companies that contracts with Medicare to provide all Part A and Part B benefits. Medicare Advantage plans often include extra benefits, such as vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
Part C (Medicare Advantage)
A Medicare-approved plan offered by private insurance companies that includes all the benefits of Medicare Part A and Part B, often with additional benefits like dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
A Medicare-approved plan offered by private insurance companies that includes all the benefits of Medicare Part A and Part B, often with additional benefits like dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Timely Filing Limit
The period within which a claim for medical services must be submitted to an insurance provider to be eligible for reimbursement. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans have specific timely filing limits, typically ranging from 90 days to one year.
The period within which a claim for medical services must be submitted to an insurance provider to be eligible for reimbursement. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans have specific timely filing limits, typically ranging from 90 days to one year.