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Insurance
personal finance
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Finance
9th Grade
05/14/2012

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risk
Definition
a measure of the likelihood that something will be lost
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risk management
Definition
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 else for financial support
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policyholder
Definition
when you buy an insurance policy you become
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premium
Definition
you pay a set amount of money to the insurance company on regular basis
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deductible
Definition
the amount you must pay before insurance begins to pay
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fee-for-service plans
Definition
pay for covered medical services after treatment is provided
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coinsurance
Definition
a % of the service cost that patients pay
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inpatient
Definition
person whose care requires a stay in a hospital
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managed care plans
Definition
contract with specific health care providers
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co-payment
Definition
a flat fee the patient must pay for medical services
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HSA
Definition
a tax-advantaged savings account available to people enrolled in qualified HDHPs
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exclusions
Definition
refer to medical services that are not covered
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preexisting condition
Definition
an illness or an injury you had before singing up for health care insurance
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beneficiary
Definition
a person or organization named by the policyholder to revive assets after the policyholders 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
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appraisal
Definition
an estimate of the current value of property
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depreciation
Definition
a decrease in the value of property as a result of or wear and tear
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no-fault auto insurance
Definition
eliminates that faultfinding process in settling claims
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