Medicare Glossary

What does HIPPA stand for and mean?

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and aims to provide individuals with better control over their own health information.

What does Palliative care mean?

Palliative care treatment focuses on treatment for comfort during serious illness.

What does Step Therapy mean?

Step therapy, is also known as "fail-first" therapy or sequential therapy.

What exactly is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?

What are the symptoms of AIDs or acquired-immunodeficiency-syndrome?

What is a Copayment?

Its a set dollar amount required to pay as your share for a medical service or supply.

What is a Coverage Determination involving Medicare Prescriptions?

The first decision made by your Medicare drug plan (not the pharmacy) about your drug benefits.

What is a Formulary approved Medicare prescription drug list?

A list of prescription medications covered by a Medicare prescription drug plan.

What is a Health Insurance Actuary?

Here are some of the key responsibilities of a Health Insurance Actuary.

What is a Home health agency?

Home health agency is a private organization that provides home health care.

What is a limiting charge in Medicare?

The most you can be charged for a covered service by health care providers who do not accept assignment under Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage.