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Third Party Payer

A company or organization other than the patient or care provider that pays a portion of the costs for the individual's health care.

Transitional Coverage

If an individual or employer changes their insurance provider, the new provider will often offer transitional coverage for those currently in treatment. These programs generally involve consultation between the patient's current doctor and the new insurance provider about how best to continue care.

TRICARE

A health care program for active-duty and retired uniformed services members and their families.

Medicaid Expansion

The Affordable Care Act allows states to extend Medicaid benefits to eligible childless adults up to 133% of the federal poverty line.