Across
- 3. items that are not covered by a healthcare plan
- 4. The amount an insured person is expected to pay for a medical expense at the time of visit
- 7. insurance type that only takes effect after a significant amount (>$75,000)
- 9. health insurance program designed for people with low incomes. Funded by the federal govt. and individual states/benefits vary from state to state.
- 10. a periodic payment one pays to an insurance company in return for coverage
Down
- 1. federal health insurance program for aged/disabled. upsidizes costs of prescription drugs
- 2. amount the insured is required/obligated to pay. A clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount
- 4. list of codes published by the American medical association that represents the vast majority of medical procedures.
- 5. hybrid medical insurance combining elements of HMO (health maintenance organization) and FFS (fee-for-service). A managed care plan that offers the patient the option to see a doctor who does not contract with the insurance company; the patient pays a higher fee to use this option.
- 6. list of diagnostic codes required for all third-party billing.
- 8. group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians