GeriatricsDoctors that help out seniors who are having problems due to age.
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ProviderA licensed health care professional.
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Cost SharingThe payments you must make that are additional to your premiums and are a result of hospital visits and any payments not made by your insurance company. Examples are like copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
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MedicareA federally run health care system available to senior citizens age 65 or older.
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MedicaidHealth coverage for the poor that is paid for by the federal government and the state.
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Pre-Existing Health ConditionIf you were sick, hurt, or had any other health condition that needed professional medical help before you had insurance that would be pre-existing condition.
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DeductibleA limit an insurer must pay in order for the insurance to pay the bill.
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Prescription Drug CoverageHealth insurance pays for prescription
drugs that have been prescribed by a doctor. |
Out of PocketThe patients pay for what the insurance does not
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CredentialingThe steps and qualifications it takes to be a doctor.
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