Glossary

The surgical procedure of excising a kidney from a deceased individual and implanting it into a suitable recipient.

Subject to redemption upon notice, as is a bond.

A specified amount of money paid to a health plan or doctor. This is used to cover the cost of a health plan member's health care services for a certain length of time.

Durable medical equipment (like nebulizers or manual wheelchairs) thatcosts more than $150, andthe supplier rents it to people with Medicare more than 25 percent of the time.

A written plan for your care. It tells what services you will get to reach and keep your best physical, mental, and social well being.

A person who helps care for someone who is ill, disabled, or aged. Some caregivers are relatives or friends who volunteer their help. Some people provide caregiving services for a cost.

A private company that has a contract with Medicare to pay your Medicare Part B bills. (See Medicare Part B.)

A process used by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional to manage your health care. Case managers make sure that you get needed services, and track your use of facilities and resources.

A nurse, doctor, or social worker who arranges all services that are needed to give proper health care to a patient or group of patients.

Is the distribution of patients into categories reflecting differences in severity of illness or resource consumption.