eligibility—Medicare Part B

An individual is automatically eligible for Part B if he or she is eligible for premium-free Part A. They are also eligible for Part B if they are not eligible for premium-free Part A but are age 65 or older and a resident of the United States or a citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. In this case, they must have lived in the United States continuously during the 5 years immediately before the month during which he or she enrolls in Part B.

Eligible dependents

Individuals who are permitted to apply and maintain membership in a health insurance plan (i.e., spouse and children of the insured). Under some insurance policies, parents, other family members, and domestic partners may be insured as dependents.

Eligible expenses

Specific medical services and supplies for which the insurance plan or federal or state program will pay for covered persons under the terms of the plan.
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Expenses as defined in the health plan as being eligible for coverage. This could involve specified health services fees or “customary and reasonable” charges.

Eligible person

1. Individual who qualifies and is permitted to apply and maintain membership in a health insurance plan. 2. Individual who was covered under a group health plan and who may qualify to purchase an individual insurance policy regardless of previous health problems.
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Similar to eligible employee except it could be a contract covering people who are not employees of a specified employer. An example might e members of an association, club, committee or union.