Medicare Glossary from Humana

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As you read about Medicare plans in various publications or online, you'll see some of the same words or phrases - over and over. If you're not sure what those terms mean, this glossary will help.

Keep it handy for future reference.

A - D
A - D includes definitions for words such as actual charge through durable medical equipment (DME).

E - H
E - H includes explanations of election period through hospital insurance.

I - L
I - L defines words ranging from individual allowance to lock-in period.

M - P
M - P explains phrases such as mail-order pharmacy through primary care physician (PCP).

Q - T
Q - T covers words such as qualified Medicare beneficiary (QMB) through treatment.

U - Z
U - Z explains words such as urgently needed care through worldwide coverage (foreign travel benefit).