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Medicare & Medicaid

Medical insurance programs administered by the U.S. federal government that provide health care coverage for the elderly (people over 65) and certain people and families with low incomes and resources.

Contributors in Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare & Medicaid

Review of claims

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

Using information on a claim or other information requested to support the services billed, to make a determination.

Regional home health intermediary (RHHI)

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

A private company that contracts with Medicare to pay home health bills and cheque on the quality of home health care.

Social security administration

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

The Federal agency that, among other things, determines initial entitlement to and eligibility for Medicare benefits.

Fiscal intermediary

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

A private company that has a contract with Medicare to pay Part A and some Part B bills. (Also called "Intermediary.")

Occupational therapy

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

Services given to help you return to usual activities (such as bathing, preparing meals, housekeeping) after illness.

Year of exhaustion

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

The first year in which a trust fund is unable to pay benefits when due because the assets of the fund are exhausted.

State certification

Insurance; Medicare & Medicaid

Inspections of Medicare provider facilities to ensure compliance with Federal health, safety, and programme standards.

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