Definition: The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 establishes a Medicare+Choice program under part C of Title XVIII, Section 4001, of the Social Security Act. Under this program, an eligible individual may elect to receive Medicare benefits through enrollment in a Medicare+Choice plan. Beneficiaries may choose to use private pay options, establish medical savings accounts, use managed care plans, or join provider-sponsored plans.
specify state if given; CATALOG: coordinate with specific NAF entry if applicable
Other names Programs, Medicare+Choice (US); Program, Medicare+Choice (US); Plus Choice, Medicare; Part C, Medicare; Medicare+Choice Programs (US); Medicare Advantages; Choice, Medicare Plus; Advantages, Medicare; Advantage, Medicare; Medicare+Choice Program (US); Medicare Plus Choice Program (US); Medicare Advantage; Medicare Plus Choice; Medicare Choice
