Medigap Plan M offers good coverage for healthy people who are unlikely to incur excess charges or require hospitalization. Although the coverage is similar, Plan M is not as popular as Medicare Plan N due to its typical premiums, which tend to run a bit higher.[Read more...]
Medicare Supplement Plan N
Medicare Supplemental Plan N is one of the ten standardized Medigap plans. Although it is one of the newest plans available, Medicare Plan N is quickly becoming a favorite with Baby Boomers aging into their Medicare benefits.[Read more...]
Medicare Supplements
Medicare Supplements are additional insurance policies that Medicare beneficiaries can purchase to cover the gaps in their Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B) health insurance coverage.[Read more...]
Medicare-Approved Amount
A Medicare-approved amount is what Medicare will pay for a covered service. Healthcare providers that agree to Medicare assignment accept the approved amount without excess charges.
What Does Medicare-Approved Amount Mean?
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Medigap Open Enrollment Period
Upon initial enrollment in Medicare Part A and Part B, beneficiaries have a one-time, six-month period to buy a Medicare supplement policy with guaranteed issue rights. This is the Medigap Open Enrollment Period.[Read more...]
Open Enrollment
In health insurance, open enrollment is a period during which a person may enroll in or change their selection of health plan benefits. Health plan enrollment is ordinarily subject to restrictions.
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Open Enrollment Period
During the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan members can change, switch, or drop a plan they chose during the Annual Election Period. OEP starts on January 1 and ends on March 31.[Read more...]
Original Medicare
Original Medicare is private fee-for-service health insurance for people on Medicare. It has two parts. Part A is hospital coverage. Part B is medical coverage.[Read more...]
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medicare are the remaining costs that are not covered by the beneficiary's health insurance plan. These costs can come from the beneficiary's monthly premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.[Read more...]
Outpatient Care
Outpatient Care is medical care that does not require an overnight stay at the hospital. Medicare Part B provides coverage for Outpatient Care.[Read more...]
Pre-Existing Condition
A pre-existing condition is any health problem that occurred before enrolling in a health plan. The Affordable Care Act law made it illegal for health plans to or charge more due to a pre-existing condition. This includes Medicare Advantage plans, but not Medicare supplements.[Read more...]
Premium
A premium is an amount that an insurance policyholder must pay for coverage. Premiums are typically paid on a monthly basis. In the federal Medicare program, there are four different types of premiums. [Read more...]
Prior Authorization
Prior authorization is a process used by health plans to control healthcare costs. Most HMO plans and some PPO plans require authorization before receiving certain treatments, medical services, or prescription drugs.[Read more...]
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program is one of four Medicare Savings Programs that assist low-income beneficiaries with their costs in Original Medicare, including premiums, deductibles, and copayments. Qualification is based on annual income.[Read more...]
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