Medicare Definitions Crossword

It occurs every year from October 15 – December 7
An agreement between individuals with Medicare & their doctors or suppliers & Medicare
Another name for the Medicare member
Part of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services which governs the Medicare program
Medicare beneficiaries with low income & limited resources who are entitled to Medicare and some type of Medicaid benefit
Managed Care structure where your primary care doctor must refer you to see other doctors, specialists, or to have tests except in an urgent or emergency situation
For Medicare enrollment when a person would be eligible to enroll for the first time in Medicare Part A and Part B
For Medicare enrollment in a Part D plan
The highest amount of money that can be charged for a Medicare covered service by doctors & other healthcare providers who don’t accept assignment
A cooperative effort between Federal & State governments to give adequate medical care to eligible needy persons
This is a Medicare supplement plan to cover the gaps Original Medicare does not
A period of time in which Medicare-eligibles can enroll in or change their existing Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan
Medicare’s Part D Prescription Drug Plan which is voluntary
You can go to any doctor, hospital or healthcare provider as long as they accept the plan’s payment terms
Insured has the choice to go in or out of the Provider Network of doctors and hospitals in plan, but agree to pay more if they do