Ch. 5 - Medical Plans Flashcards

1
Q

A reuqest for a higher authority to review the decision

A

Appeal

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2
Q

covers member of a particular group when they are participating in a particular activity, without namin individual insureds (such as students, passengers, or sports teams.)

A

Blanket Policy

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3
Q

a payment arrangement that pays a physician or group of physicians a set amount for each enrolled person assigned to them, per period of time, whether or not that person seeks care

A

capitation

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4
Q

a primary care physician or group of physicians (PCP) in an HMO plan

A

Gatekeeper

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5
Q

pays health policy benefits to the insured based on a predetermined, fixed rate regardless of the actual expense incurred

A

indemnity plan

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6
Q

policy termination at its expiration date

A

nonrenewal

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7
Q

amounts an insured must pay for coinsurance and deductibles before the insurer will pay its portion

A

out-of-pocket expenses

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8
Q

the amount that the insured pays out of pocket during the year

A

stop loss

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9
Q

a person who signs up for a prepaid health plan, such as an HMO

A

subscriber

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10
Q

Amounts an insured must pay for coinsurance and deductibles before the insurer will pay its portion.

A

Out-of-pocket expenses

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11
Q

The act of repaying a party who has spent or lost money

A

Reimbursement

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12
Q

The amount the insured pays out of pocket during the year

A

Stop-loss

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13
Q

A person who signs up for a prepaid health plan, such as an hmo

A

Subscriber

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14
Q

What are the tax implications for contributions to a health savings account?

A

Contributions are tax deductible.

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15
Q

What are the two types of flexible spending accounts?

A

Heath care accounts and dependent care accounts

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16
Q

What are the five basic characteristics of managed care plan?

A
  1. Controlled access to providers
  2. Comprehensive case management
  3. Preventive care
  4. Risk sharing
  5. High quality care
17
Q

What is the max age for qualifying for a catastrophic plan.

A
  1. Also individuals who cannot obtain affordable coverage may be able to purchase a catastrophic plan to cover essential benefits
18
Q

Most policies will pay the accidental death benefit as long as the death is caused by the accident and occurs within how many days?

A

90

19
Q

What do these basic benefits all have in common?

Hospital inpatient services, physicians services, outpatient medical services, preventive services, emergency services, diagnostic lab services, and out-of-area coverage.

A

All are considered to be basic benefits of an HMO. Note that rx benefits are not included.