108 Medicare Terms Defined

Medicare Glossary

Plain-English definitions for every Medicare term — from ABN to ZIP enrollment. No jargon, no confusion.

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Assignment

Providers & Plans

An agreement by a doctor, supplier, or provider to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for a covered service. Providers who accept assignment cannot bill you for more than that amount, aside from normal deductibles and coinsurance.

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