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,…
Topic: Glossary
What is a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP)?
A Special Needs Plan is a type of Medicare Advantage plan available to beneficiaries with specific financial, health, or institutional needs. SNPs are regional and…
Dual-Eligible
What is a Dual-Eligible Person? Dual-eligible individuals are those who receive both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. It includes beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part A and/or…
Medicare Part A Premium
What is the Medicare Part A Premium? Most beneficiaries get Medicare Part A benefits (inpatient coverage) premium-free based on the number of years they paid…
Medicare Part A
What is Medicare Part A? Medicare Part A is hospital coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. It covers inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. It…
Lifetime Reserve Days
What are Lifetime Reserve Days? Medicare Part A covers up to 90 days of inpatient care per benefit period. Beneficiaries get an additional 60 days…
Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)
What is IRMAA? Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is a Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D premium surcharge that is levied on high-income…
Medicare Part B Premium
What is the Medicare Part B Premium? The Medicare Part B premium is the monthly charge beneficiaries pay for their outpatient medical care, services, and…
Annual Notice of Change
What is the Annual Notice of Change? An Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) is an official notice sent by Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D…
Outpatient Care
What is Outpatient Care? Outpatient care is medical care that does not require an overnight stay in a hospital. Medicare Part B provides coverage for…