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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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Term Definition
FISCAL INTERMEDIARY

A private company that has a contract with Medicare to pay Part A and some Part B bills (for example, bills from hospitals).  (Also called "Intermediary")

FORMULARY

A list of drugs covered by a plan.

*NOTE: An asterisk (*) after a term means that this definition, in whole or in part, is used with permission from Walter Feldesman, ESQ., Dictionary of Eldercare Terminology, Copyright 2000.

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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