| A | B |
|---|
| Medicare Advantage Plan | Plans offered by private insurance companies that contract with Medicare to provide Part A and Part B benefits. |
| Humana MarketPOINT | A private insurer approved by and under contract with CMS to offer MA plans. |
| Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) | A type of MA plan that is available that covers Medicare Part A & B, limiting members to treatment by specific doctors, specialists, and hospitals. |
| Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) | A type of MA plan where the receipient pays less when using hospitals and providers that belong to the network. |
| Private Fee For Service (PFFS) | A type of MA that allows the recipient to go to any Medicare-approved doctor or hospital that accepts the plan's payment. |
| Maximum Out of Pocket (MOOP) | The most money required to pay in a year for medical deductibles & coinsurance, in addition to premiums. |
| Special Needs Plans (SNP) | A type of MA that provides more focused and specialized care, such as Medicaid, nursing home, & chronic conditions. |
| Value Added Services | Extra services provided with MA plans that are offered but not guaranteed. |
| Diabetes | Group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, action, or both. |
