Thursday, June 5
Exchange-eligible Individual
Individuals allowed to purchase coverage through state health care exchanges.
Wednesday, June 4
Kaiser Subsidy Calculator
An online tool developed by the Kaiser Family Foundation which calculates one’s ACA exchange insurance subsidy based on one’s income.
Monday, June 2
Underinsured
Individuals who have health insurance but cannot access needed providers or cannot afford the cost sharing requirements.
Friday, May 30
Advance Directive
Patients and their doctors occasionally craft plans for future care in the event that the patient is unable to direct their care (in case of incapacitation or advanced illness).
Thursday, May 29
Post-acute Care
Medical care provided after serious hospitalization (examples include: rehabilitation, long-term care).
Tuesday, May 27
Grandfathered Plan
A health insurance plan already in effect before the provisions of the ACA were implemented that is allowed to continue being offered to enrollees under specific circumstances.
Friday, May 23
Purchasing Pool
When small groups or individuals band together to purchase health insurance as a larger unit (and thus presumably at a lower cost). For example several small companies could join together into a purchasing pool to buy coverage for their employees.
Thursday, May 22
CLASS Act
A provision of the ACA establishing a public long-term care insurance system. The CLASS Act provision was never implemented and has since been repealed. CLASS stands for Community Living Assistance Services and Supports.