Medicare Glossary

High-Deductible Medigap Policy

What is a High-Deductible Medigap Policy? A high-deductible Medigap policy is a type of Medigap policy that has a high...

Homebound

What is a Homebound Person in Medicare? Homebound refers to someone who cannot leave home due to a medical condition. Homebound...

Home Health Care

What is Home Health Care? Health care services are medical care and supplies a doctor decides you may receive in...

Hospice

What is Hospice Care? Hospice is a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill. Hospice care involves...

Initial Coverage Limit

What is the Medicare Part D Initial Coverage Limit? Once you have met your yearly deductible, you will pay a...

In-Network

What is an In-Network Provider? Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers that agree to health plan members’ services and...

Limiting Charge

What is a Limiting Charge in Medicare? In Original Medicare, the highest amount of money you can be charged for...

Long-Term Care

What is Long-Term Care? Long-term care refers to a variety of services that help people with their medical and non-medical...

Medical Emergency

What is a Medical Emergency? When you believe you have an injury or illness that requires immediate medical attention to...

Medically Necessary

What is a Medically Necessary Mean in Medicare? Services or supplies are needed to diagnose or treat your medical condition...