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Health and Life Insurance
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Finance
10th Grade
12/06/2013

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risk
Definition
Uncertain, unpredictable factors that can lead to losses or damages
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insurance
Definition
An arrangement in which an insured pays money to an insurer to gain protection against risks and compensation for losses
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policy
Definition
A written contract stating the arrangement between insured and insurer
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policyholder
Definition
A consumer who has purchased an insurance policy
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coverage
Definition
potential risks and losses against which an insured is protected by a policy
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premium
Definition
a fee paid to an insurance company on a regular basis for coverage
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deductible
Definition
an initial amount paid by insured for a loss before insurance compensations begin
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health insurance
Definition
Provides compensation for losses due to injury, illness, or disability
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basic medical
Definition
Pay a large part of hospital and medical care, may also pay part of some other expenses (e.g. doctor’s visits)
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major medical
Definition
Pays for long-term illness expenses after basic medical benefits limits have been reached (e.g. cancer).
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HMO
Definition
Health management organizaiton---a health care group that provides health care services to members for a set fee and a small co-pay.
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HAS
Definition
Health savings account---you contribute pre-tax dollars to the account for expected medical expenses for the coming year-often set up through your employer-submit claims and receipts for reimbursement up to amount deposited.
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PPO
Definition
Preferred providers organization---an agreement between health providers with empoloyers or insurers to provide services at a reduced rate to employees.
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POS
Definition
Point of service---members use a primary physician who refers them as needed to participating specialists or members can see non-participating specialist members. But, members pay more to use non-participating health providers.
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fee-for-services plan
Definition
A plan in which an insured can select his/her own doctors and hospitals, pay costs at time of visit, and file form with insurance company for reimbursement of covered expenses
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CHIP
Definition
Childrens Health Insurance Program - health insurance for children under 18 whose parents earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford private insurance. Federal funds are distributed by
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diability
Definition
an illness or injury that leaves a person unable to work
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long term care
Definition
pays for care when a person with a serious illness or injury cannot care for themselves for an extended period of time
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worker's compensation
Definition
employers are required to have in every state in some form
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medigap insurance
Definition
may be purchased by medicare recipients to cover part/all expenses covered by medicare
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COBRA
Definition
a federal law that someone who leaves employment may eligible to keep insurance coverage at his/her own expense up to 6months
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pre-existing condition
Definition
An illness or injury that a person has at the time he/she enrolls in a health care plan
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renewability
Definition
A patient’s right to restart coverage annually
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maximum benefit
Definition
A limit on the number of days one’s care will be covered, or the highest amount that can be paid in benefits for a specific procedure
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open enrollment period
Definition
A time period during which a person can enroll in a health care plan
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exclusion
Definition
A medical service that is not covered
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preauthorization
Definition
Requirement to obtain approval from the plan before having certain treatments or procedures done
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primary care physician
Definition
A doctor who provides general medical care and coordinates other health care.
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beneficiary
Definition
A group or individual selected to receive the assets of a person when he/she dies
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insurance benefits
Definition
Assets or gain received by having an insurance policy
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face value
Definition
The amount of money payable to a beneficiary as a death benefit when an insured dies
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maturity
Definition
The length of time it takes an insurance policy to reach it full value
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Cash value
Definition
The amount of money a whole life policyholder would receive if the policy were surrendered before death or maturity.
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