Traditional Medicare
Traditional Medicare, also called Original or fee-for-service Medicare, is the national public program comprising Part A and Part B in which the government pays providers directly under Medicare's rules. Beneficiaries may add a stand-alone Part D plan and often a Medigap policy.
Definition
Traditional Medicare, also called Original or fee-for-service Medicare, is the national public program comprising Part A and Part B in which the government pays providers directly under Medicare's rules. Beneficiaries may add a stand-alone Part D plan and often a Medigap policy.
Why it matters
Coverage, cost-sharing, and billing under traditional Medicare differ from Medicare Advantage, so agencies must confirm which applies to each patient.
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