Medicare Glossary

Telemedicine

Telemedicine is remotely using a communications device such as a computer, phone, or television, outside the normal medical Provider Office stting.

The Insurance principle of Contract adhesion.

Here's how the principle of contract adhesion may apply to Medicare:

True Out-of-pocket Medicare costs

These are direct costs associated with your health or prescription medications that Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap / Supplement or other insurance does not cover.

TTY refers to a teletypewriter

The acronym TTY refers to a teletypewriter used as a communication device used by people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have severe speech impairment.

Urgently needed care urgent care, hospital emergency room

Some common reasons why patients might seek treatment at an urgent care facility include:

What Accountable Care Organizations do!

Medicare Health plans groups of doctors, hospitals, and health care professionals working to give high-quality, coordinated service and health care.

What are Adult Day Care or Senior Daycare Centers?

Services and activities may be offered in an Adult Day Care or Senior Daycare program include:

What are Long term care examples?

Services that include medical and non-medical care for people who are unable to perform basic daily activities such as dressing or bathing.

What does an Accident Insurance policy cover?

Here are some of the things that an Accident Insurance policy may cover.

What does an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) do?

An Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) is a notice that a healthcare provider or supplier gives to a Medicare beneficiary.

What does ANOC stand for in Medicare or health insurance terms?

Your Medicare Advantage or Part D plan will send you an annual notice of change (ANOC) in late September for the following year.

What does Benefit Period refer to in Health Insurance and Medicare?

The Benefit Period refers to a specific time period during which certain healthcare services are covered.

What does Creditable coverage with Medigap or Supplement mean?

Creditable coverage only applies to Medicare Part D Prescription Drugs, Medicare Part A & B, and Medigap plans.

What does Critical Access Hospital (CAH) mean?

To be designated as a Critical Access Hospital, a hospital must meet certain criteria, including:

What does Dual Eligible mean in Medicare?

Here's a more detailed explanation of what it means to be dual eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid