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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Appeal

Medicare Basics

A formal request you make when you disagree with Medicare's decision about coverage or payment for a service. You have the right to appeal any coverage denial, and there are multiple levels of appeal available.

G

Grievance

Medicare Basics

A complaint you make about the quality of care or other non-coverage issues with your Medicare health or drug plan. A grievance is different from an appeal, which is about coverage or payment decisions.

I

IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)

Costs & Coverage

An extra amount added to your Part B and Part D premiums if your income is above a certain threshold, based on the tax return from two years earlier. IRMAA is reassessed annually and can be appealed after certain life-changing events like retirement.

Also known as: IRMAA

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