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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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DEDUCTIBLE (MEDICARE)
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The amount you must pay for health care or prescriptions, before Original Medicare, your prescription drug plan, or other insurance begins to pay. For example, in Original Medicare, you pay a new deductible for each benefit period for Part A, and each year for Part B. These amounts can change every year.
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DRUG LIST
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A list of drugs covered by a plan. This list is also called a formulary.
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DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (DME)
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Certain medical equipment that is ordered by a doctor for use in the home. Examples are walkers, wheelchairs, or hospital beds. DME is paid for under both Medicare Part B and Part A for home health services.
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DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REGIONAL CARRIER (DMERC)
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A private company that contracts with Medicare to pay bills for durable medical equipment.
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Page Last Updated: March 27, 2008
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