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Glossary
This glossary explains terms in the Medicare program, but it is not a legal
document. The official Medicare program provisions are found in the relevant laws, regulations,
and rulings.
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UNASSIGNED CLAIM
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A claim submitted for a service or supply by a provider who does not accept assignment.
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URGENTLY NEEDED CARE
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Care that you get for a sudden illness or injury that needs medical care right away, but is not life threatening. Your primary care doctor generally provides urgently needed care if you are in a Medicare health plan other than the Original Medicare Plan. If you are out of your plan's service area for a short time and cannot wait until you return home, the health plan must pay for urgently needed care.
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Page Last Updated: March 27, 2008
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