Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:15 AM
Site: Healthy Connections Medicaid E-Learning
Course: Learning Resources (Learning Resources)
Glossary: Glossary
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Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act(TEFRA) - The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Medicaid Eligibility Option, was developed to allow children with disabilities from near-poor and middle-income families to qualify for Medicaid. |
Third Party LiabilityThird Party Liability (TPL) refers to the legal obligation of third parties, i.e., certain individuals, entities, or programs, to pay all or part of the expenditures for medical assistance furnished under a state plan. The Medicaid program by law is intended to be the payer of the last resort; that is, all other available third party resources must meet their legal obligation to pay claims before the Medicaid program pays for the care of an individual eligible for Medicaid. |
Trading Partner Agreement(TPA) - An established set of expectations between two entities exchanging HIPAA related electronic transactions. A mechanism to communicate and document interim data guidelines and requirements. |
TRICARETRICARE (formerly CHAMPUS) is the Health Services and Support program for DoD beneficiaries. |