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Insurance Terms
Notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Deductible | Amount that must be paid by patient for medical services. |
| Co-Insurance | Specific percentage of expense shared by patient and insurance (example: 90% and 10%) |
| Co-Payment | Specific amount of money a patient pays for services. |
| Preferred Provider | Restricts participant to certain providers that are contracted to provide care at a discount fee for services. |
| Monthly Fee / Premium | Specific fee paid each month for insurance coverage. |
| HIPAA | Insures strict guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of health care records. |
| Managed Care | Developed in response to rising health care costs. Ensures that money is spent efficiently. |
| Types of insurance plans include: | Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), Prferred Provider Organizations (PPO), Medicare, Madicaid, Medigap, and Workers Comensation. |