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Medicare Advantage (MA)

A health insurance program of managed health care approved by Medicare and provided by private companies. Medicare Advantage plans combine Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) and B (doctor coverage) plus additional benefits all in one plan. Also known as Medicare Part C.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

A program administered by HHS that provides matching funds to states to provide medical services for children of uninsured families who are ineligible for Medicaid.