HIPPA Official Definition: “CMS defines HIPPA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ) as a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed...
Hospice Official Definition: “CMS defines Hospice as a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill, and for their family. This care includes physical care and counseling. Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A (Hospital...
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Official Definition: “CMS says the QMB Program helps pay for: Part A premiums Part B premiums Deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.” – www.medicare.gov [Medi-Care-Eez] Definition:...
Health Savings Account Official Definition: “Per CMS, to avoid a tax penalty, you should stop contributing to your Health Savings Account (HSA) at least 6 months before you apply for Medicare.” – www.medicare.gov [Medi-Care-Eez]...
COBRA Official Definition: “The Department of Labor defines COBRA (The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ) as a federal law that may let you keep your employer group health plan coverage for a limited time after your employment ends or you...
