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Time-dependent limitation of coverage |
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Person covered under policy terms. |
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Insurance carrier pays a percentage |
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Money insured pays for medical services |
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payment collected at office visit |
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Health maintenance organization (HMO) |
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Priority of medical care coverage under both parents. |
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Explanation of benefits (EOB) |
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Summarizes reimbursements of services to you. |
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Summarizes all benefits paid to the provider |
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Patient gets approval for procedure/visit |
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Payment sent to provider/patient |
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Primary care provider (PCP) |
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First medical practitioner caring for patient. |
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Managed care organization (MCO) |
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Assumes health care needs for an enrollee group |
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Types of managed care organizations |
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Exclusive provider organization (EPO) |
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Enrollee obtains service from provider network |
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Integrated delivery systems (IDS) |
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Enrollee obtains service from affiliated group |
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Health Maintenance organization (HMO) |
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Enrollee obtains services from fixed fee provider |
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Point of service (POS) Plan |
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Enrollee has freedom to obtain an HMO/non HMO |
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Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) |
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Enrollee obtains service from discount fee provider |
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Enrollee chooses traditional, HMO or PPO plans |
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Covers hospital stay, health care and hospice |
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Begins first day of hospital stay |
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Covers outpatient expenses |
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Works compensation insurance |
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Medical/paycheck insurance for injured workers |
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