Glossary
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- ACA
- ACA Marketplace
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- CHIP
- CMS
- ESRD
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- FQHC
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- QLE
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- SEP
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- Section 1115
- Silver Plan
- Silver plan
Urgent Care
Medical services provided for conditions that require prompt attention but are not serious enough for emergency room care. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace plans often cover urgent care visits, with varying copayments or coinsurance.
Medical services provided for conditions that require prompt attention but are not serious enough for emergency room care. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace plans often cover urgent care visits, with varying copayments or coinsurance.
Urgent Need Care (Medicare)
Immediate medical care required for sudden illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening but require prompt attention. Medicare Advantage plans typically cover urgent care services, and they may have lower out-of-pocket costs than emergency room visits.
Immediate medical care required for sudden illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening but require prompt attention. Medicare Advantage plans typically cover urgent care services, and they may have lower out-of-pocket costs than emergency room visits.