108 Medicare Terms Defined

Medicare Glossary

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Deductible

Costs & Coverage

The amount you must pay out of pocket for covered health care services before your insurance begins to pay. Medicare Part A and Part B each have separate deductibles. Many Medicare Advantage plans have their own deductibles.

Dual Eligible

Medicare Basics

A person who qualifies for both Medicare and Medicaid at the same time. Medicaid can help pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other costs Medicare does not fully cover.

Also known as: Dually Eligible Beneficiary

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