Module 3 Flashcards
The portion of health care costs paid by the participant during the plan year before the health plan begins to pay
Deductible
The participant’s share of the cost of medical services
Coinsurance
A fixed amount paid by the participant for a health care service
Copay
A specific healthcare provider that manages the care of the participant
Primary care provider
Authorization from a PCP to receive medical care from another provider, often a specialist
Referral
The process when insurance makes a victim whole after a loss
Indemnification
The maximum a covered individual will pay during a plan year before the health plan pays 100% of the costs of service
Out of Pocket Maximum
This is also known as the allowed amount, eligible expense, payment allowance, or negotiated rate. It is generally the basic cost of a service in a geographic area
Usual, customary, or reasonable (UCR) fee
Immunizations, well-woman checks, cholesterol screenings, and teeth cleanings are what type of care?
Preventative
Independent organizations or affiliates of health insurance carriers or health provider organizations specializing in behavioral health
MBHOs
Employment-based medical plans that cover a percentage of losses for hospital, diagnostic, and physician services expenses
Indemnity Plans
Traditional, fee-for-service, and conventional plans are also known as ____________.
Indemnity Plans
A type of plan where the insurance carrier has a significant role in the oversight of health services and care.
Managed Care
A type of plan where the participant must select a primary care physician from a set network of providers who will act as a gatekeeper to all services.
HMO
A type of plan that allows for limited out-of-network services that are not dependent on a physician referral
PPO