108 Medicare Terms Defined

Medicare Glossary

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S

Step Therapy

Part D

A coverage requirement where you must try a less expensive drug first before your plan will cover a more expensive one. Commonly used in Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to control costs.

Also known as: Fail first policy

U

Utilization Management

Part C / Advantage

Processes used by Medicare Advantage and Part D plans to ensure services and drugs are medically appropriate and used efficiently. Includes prior authorization, step therapy, and quantity limits.

Also known as: UM, Utilization review

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