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Insurance and Invent
Chapter 13 Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Drug Formularies | A list that describes all the medications covered under a specific insurance plan |
| Non Formulary Drugs | |
| Generic Name or Non - proprietary name | |
| Trade, brand, or proprietary drug name | Name of drug when first patented and marketed by owner or manufacturer |
| HMO( Health Maintenance Organization ) | Primary care physician (PCP): Customer is required to choose this person to address medical needs |
| PPO ( Preferred Provider Organization ) | Patient pays more out-of-pocket expenses Chooses physician from list of contracted providers or any wanted No requirements for PPO Examples: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Farm, United Healthcare Copay higher, deductible |
| Medicare | Patient pays more out-of-pocket expenses Chooses physician from list of contracted providers or any wanted No requirements for PPO Examples: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Farm, United Healthcare Copay higher, deductible |
| Medicare Part A | Hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, various therapies |
| Medicare Part BInformation on Prescription Cards | Doctor visits, lab diagnostics, outpatient mental health, physical therapy, medical equipment |
| Medicare Part C | Obtain additional insurance through private HMOs |
| Medicare Part D | Coverage of medicine; diabetic insulin and syringes |
| Medigap | Optional insurance plans purchased through privately owned insurance companies Fills the gap in coverage of Medicare Cannot be used with Medicare Part C There are 12 policy options |
| Medicaid | For low-income residents, uninsured pregnant women, persons with disabilities Can be used in conjunction with Medicare |
| TRICARE | for military personnel and their families Covered by Defense Health Agency Eligibility tracked through Defense Enrollment Eligibility Recruiting System (DEERS) |
| Workers Compensation | Paid by employers to cover injuries of employee on the job Eligible coverage if work-related injury Patient does not pay for anything |
| Information on Prescription Cards | Pharmacy benefit international identification number (RxBIN) Pharmacy benefit processor control number (PCN) Prescription group number Identification number Person code DOB Sex code |
| Basic Information for Patient Profiles | Patient’s name DOB Address Phone number Gender Allergies Insurance provider’s information OTC medications Diagnoses or disease states |
| Adjudication | All claims processed over a computerized system If rejected, pharmacy must troubleshoot or have patient pay full price Coverage depends on: Average wholesale price (AWP) Copay fee |