Understanding Medicare

3. tests ordered by a physician to provide information that assists in making a diagnosis when symptoms are present.
6. the stage in Medicare prescription drug coverage when a higher portion of drug costs are paid by the beneficiary.
8. the doctor, hospital, home health agency, hospice, nursing facility, or therapist that delivers health services.
9. is a Medicare program to help people with limited income pay for Medicare prescription drug costs.
12. periodic payment to Medicare, an insurance company, or a health care plan for health or prescription drug coverage.
13. type of Medicare health plan (Medicare Advantage) offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you with all your Part A and Part B benefits. Medicare Advantage Plans include Health Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, Private Fee-for-Service Plans, Special Needs Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans.
15. annual review of your medical and social history.
16. covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care.
17. covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

1. care for an illness or injury that requires the training and skills of a licensed professional.
2. a list of prescription drugs covered by an insurance plan.
4. Supplemental medical insurance sold by private companies.
5. a method of payment under Part B where doctor agrees to accept Medicare approved amount as full payment.
7. a dollar amount paid by the insured for covered services before Medicare or policy begins paying.
10. a written order by your primary care doctor to see a specialist or get medical services.
11. Federal-state partnership to aid low income people who meet income/asset rules.
14. a request for payment of medical services under the terms of the insurance policy.
16. adds prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare