Archives: Glossary

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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Appeal

A complaint that you can file if your insurance plan won’t cover a service or prescription or ends your coverage.

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Assisted Living

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,

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Capitation

A fixed amount of money paid per person in a health plan for covered medical services in a specific time.

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Care Coordination

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

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Centennial Care

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

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