Medicare Advantage Plan (MA or MA-PD)
A Medicare Advantage plan is a private plan that delivers Medicare Part A and Part B benefits (MA), and often Part D drug coverage (MA-PD), in place of Original Medicare. Types include HMOs, PPOs, private fee-for-service plans, medical savings account plans, and special needs plans.
Definition
A Medicare Advantage plan is a private plan that delivers Medicare Part A and Part B benefits (MA), and often Part D drug coverage (MA-PD), in place of Original Medicare. Types include HMOs, PPOs, private fee-for-service plans, medical savings account plans, and special needs plans.
Why it matters
Medicare Advantage plans use networks and prior authorization, so home health agencies must verify participation and authorization rules that differ from traditional Medicare.
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