Across
- 2. A type of insurance in which the managed care company pays a higher percentage of the costs when a preferred in-network provider is used.(Abbr)
- 4. Types of health plans, such as HMOs and PPOs, where the patient must receive care from a defined group of network providers to control use, contain costs, and improve care.(2 words)
- 7. A type of insurance that typically requires you to select a PCP and you may need a referral to be covered when you see a specialist.(Abbr)
- 9. The name of the person at the UML Wellness Center who can assist you with your insurance questions.
- 10. When a primary care provider authorizes a patient to see a specialist to receive additional care.
- 11. A specified period of time during which people are allowed to change health plans.(2 words)
- 14. The amount of money a patient must pay before costs are covered by the health insurance, usually per year.
Down
- 1. Fixed fee that a patient pays for each doctor visit, prescription, or certain services.
- 3. Financial protection against the healthcare costs caused by treating disease or accidental injury.(2 words)
- 5. The US healthcare reform law that expands and improves access to care.(Abbr)
- 6. A cost-sharing requirement under some health insurance policies in which the patient pays some of the costs of covered services, usually a percentage.
- 8. A group of affiliated contracted healthcare providers for an insurance plan.
- 12. Amount to be paid for an insurance policy.
- 13. The health professional who provides basic healthcare services and issues referrals.(Abbr)