Insurance Vocabulary
Across
- 2. A financial product that reimburses you for unexpected losses or damages caused by a specific set of hazards (such as illness or fire) to a specific thing (such as a car or your life) for a fee.
- 4. The portion of medical costs you pay out-of-pocket when receiving care, while the insurance company covers the rest.
- 6. Insurance coverage that provides income replacement if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
- 8. Pays to fix or replace your car if it’s damaged in a crash, even if it’s your fault. This type of coverage is optional and you decide the amount covered based on the market value of your vehicle.
- 9. Health insurance plan that requires members to use a network of approved doctors and hospitals and usually requires a primary care doctor’s referral to see specialists.
- 12. Health insurance plan that lets members see ANY doctor or specialist, but offers lower costs when using doctors and hospitals within the plan’s network.
- 14. A request to your insurance company to pay for something that’s insured on your policy - like damage to your car or a doctor’s bill. You file a claim when something goes wrong and you need help paying for it.
- 17. Pays for medical bills and lost wages if you or your passengers get hurt in a car accident.
- 18. A percentage of the cost you pay (ex. 20%)
- 19. a life insurance policy that covers insured's whole life and has a cash payout option
- 22. A government program that provides health care coverage to low-income individuals and families, often covering doctor visits, hospital stays, and other medical services.
- 23. Money paid by the policyholder each month to purchase the policy.
- 24. Covers damage to your car from things other than crashes—like theft, fire, or storms.
Down
- 1. Pays for damage or injuries you cause to others in a car accident. It doesn’t cover your own car.
- 3. The practice of identifying potential risks in advance, analyzing them and taking precautionary steps to reduce the risk.
- 5. a life insurance policy with a set amount of time (term)
- 7. The most money you’ll have to pay for medical care in a year. After you reach this amount, your insurance pays 100% of covered costs.
- 10. Helps pay if you’re in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance.
- 11. The out-of-pocket money paid by the policyholder before an insurance company will cover the remaining costs.
- 13. A fixed amount you pay for a service (ex. $20)
- 15. Known As: “Protection Against Loss”
- 16. A contract between the insurance company and the insured that states exactly what is covered.
- 20. Insurance paid to beneficiaries who were named by the insured person after the person dies.
- 21. A government health insurance program for people age 65 and older or with certain disabilities.