Glossary
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RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS |
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CONFIDENTIALITY | Your right to talk with your health care provider without anyone else finding out what you have said. |
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PLAN OF CARE | Your doctor's written plan saying what kind of services and care you need for your health problem. |
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ELECTION | Your decision to join or leave the Original Medicare Plan or a Medicare+Choice plan. |
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ACCESS | Your ability to get needed medical care and services. |
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ACCESSIBILITY OF SERVICES | Your ability to get medical care and services when you need them. |
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ELIGIBILITY/MEDICARE PART A | You are eligible for premium-free (no cost) Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) if:
If you are not eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A, you can buy Part A by paying a monthly premium if:
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ELIGIBILITY/MEDICARE PART B | You are automatically eligible for Part B if you are eligible for premium-free Part A. You are also eligible for Part B if you are not eligible for premium-free Part A, but are age 65 or older AND a resident of the United States or a citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. In this case, you must have lived in the United States continuously during the 5 years immediately before the month during which you enroll in Part B. |
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AUTHORITATIVE EVIDENCE | Written medical or scientific conclusions demonstrating the medical effectiveness of a service produced by the following:
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