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Outpatient care refers to medical services and treatments that do not require patients to be admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility

Out-of-pocket costs are the expenses that individuals pay directly for their healthcare services, treatments, and medications. These costs are not covered by

Out-of-network refers to healthcare services received from providers, facilities, or suppliers that are not part of a specific health insurance plan’s contracted

Original Medicare, also known as Traditional Medicare, is a government-sponsored healthcare program provided by the federal government in the United States. It

An observation stay in a hospital is a temporary period during which a patient receives medical care and evaluation to determine the

A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care facility, is a residential care setting that provides

The Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) is an official document issued by Medicare-certified healthcare providers and suppliers to Medicare beneficiaries. It serves

In the realm of healthcare, a non-participating provider refers to a healthcare professional or facility that has not entered into a contract

In the healthcare context, a network refers to a group of healthcare providers, medical facilities, and suppliers that have entered into contracts

The Medigap Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is a crucial time for Medicare beneficiaries who wish to obtain a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)