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insurance
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Finance
11th Grade
04/16/2012

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Term
risk
Definition
is a measure of the likelihood that something will be lost.
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risk management
Definition
is the process of measuring risk and finding ways to minimize or manage loss.
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dependent
Definition
is an individual who relies on someone eles for financial support, such as a child, a spouse, or an elderly parent.
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policyholder
Definition
when you buy insurance policy, you become a.
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premium
Definition
you pay a set amount of money called a.
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deductible
Definition
is the amount you must pay before insurance begins to pay.
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fee-for-service plans
Definition
pay for covered medical service after treatment is provided.
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coinsurance
Definition
is a percentage of the service cost that patients pay
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inpatient
Definition
is a person whose care requires a stay in a hospital.
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managed care plans
Definition
contract with specific doctors, hospitails, and other health care providers to deliver medical servies and preventive care to members at rduced cost.
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co-payment
Definition
is a flat fee the patient must pay for medical services.
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health savings account (HSA)
Definition
is a tax-advantaged savings account available to people enrolled in qulified high deductible health plans (HDHPS).
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exclusions
Definition
refer to medical services that are not covered.
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preexising condition
Definition
is a an illness or an injury you had before signing up for health care insurance.
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beneficiary
Definition
is a person or organization named by the policyholder to receive assets after the policyholder's death.
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term life insurance
Definition
provides protection only for a specific period of time.
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whole life insurance
Definition
provides basic lifetime protection so long as premiums are paid.
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endowment insurance
Definition
pays the face value of the policy to beneficiaries if the insured dies before the endowment period ends.
Term
appraisal
Definition
is an estimate of the current value of property.
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depreciation
Definition
is a decrease in the value of property as a result of age or wear and tear.
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bodily injury liability
Definition
is coverage that protects you when you are responsible for an auto accident that results in injury or death.
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property damage liability
Definition
protects you when you are responsible for an auto accident in which the property of others is damaged.
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no-fault auto insurance
Definition
eliminates the failtfinding process in setting claims.
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