A periodic visit with a provider such as a doctor or nurse practitioner. This type of service can also be referred to as preventive care.

The time period during which you have health care coverage.

The time period during which you have health care coverage.

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Accountable Care Organization (ACO) A group of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers who come together to give coordinated high-quality care to their patients. The goal of an ACO is to ensure that patients, especially the chronically ill, receive the right care at the right time, while avoiding duplication of services and preventing me [..]

Accountable Care Organization (ACO) A group of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers who come together to give coordinated high-quality care to their patients. The goal of an ACO is to ensure that patients, especially the chronically ill, receive the right care at the right time, while avoiding duplication of services and preventing me [..]

A review process that ensures that a health care organization meets an acceptable level of standards. Accreditation indicates that the organization has passed the review and is appropriately qualified.

A tax credit that can help you afford coverage on individual, qualified Marketplace plans. Sometimes known as APTC, “advance payments of the premium tax credit”, or premium tax credit. Unlike tax credits you claim when you file taxes, these tax credits can be used right away to lower your monthly premium costs. If you qualify, you may choose how mu [..]

A shortened term for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). “Obamacare” is another term people use when they talk about this law. The ACA includes changes that aimed to expand access to coverage, control health care costs and improve health care delivery for U.S. citizens and legal residents. Most U.S. citizens and legal residents [..]