Advance directive
A legal document that says what type of treatments you want or don’t want in case you can’t speak for yourself. For example, whether or
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A legal document that says what type of treatments you want or don’t want in case you can’t speak for yourself. For example, whether or
A person who understands and supports someone else’s words, values, and wishes.
A health care reform law passed in March 2010. Often called Obamacare.
A complaint that you can file if your insurance plan won’t cover a service or prescription or ends your coverage.
A facility that provides care for seniors who want to stay independent but who need some help with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing,
A fixed amount of money paid per person in a health plan for covered medical services in a specific time.
The organization of a person’s health care across several health care providers. The point of care coordinationThe organization of a person’s health care across several
New Mexico’s MedicaidA joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Managed CareA health care
The federal agency that administers federal health care programs, including MedicareThe federal health insuranceA type of insurance that pays for some or all of your medical expenses.
program for people who are age 65 or older, certain younger