Topic: Glossary

What is the Medicare Part D Initial Coverage Limit? Once you have met your yearly deductible, you will pay a copayment or coinsurance for each…

What is Hospice Care? Hospice is a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill. Hospice care involves a team-oriented approach that addresses…

What is Home Health Care? Health care services are medical care and supplies a doctor decides you may receive in your home under a plan…

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

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

What is a Health Care Provider? A health care provider is a person or organization licensed to give health care. Doctors, nurses, and hospitals are…

What is a Guaranteed Renewable Policy? A guaranteed renewable policy is an insurance policy that the insurance company can’t terminate unless you make untrue statements…

What is a Group Health Plan? In general, an employer or employee organization offers a group health plan that provides health coverage to employees, their…

What is a Medicare Advantage Grievance? A grievance is a complaint about how your Medicare Advantage health plan or Medicare Part D drug plan gives…

What is a Generic Drug? A generic drug is a prescription medication with the same active ingredient formula as a brand-name drug. Generic drugs usually…