Thursday, September 4
Accident Supplement Insurance
Additional insurance consumers can purchase if their current plan does not cover injuries resulting from accidents. Such supplements are general only needed for high-deductible, low-cost plans.
Wednesday, September 3
Tertiary Care
The level of care, usually on referral from primary or secondary medical care personnel, performed by specialists that consist of complex procedures and advanced technology, often delivered in a medical facility.
Tuesday, September 2
Explanation of Benefits
A statement sent to the covered individual from the health insurance company that explains the benefits they are receiving from their plan.
Thursday, August 28
Dual Eligibles
Medicare Part A and/or B recipients who either qualify for Medicare Savings Program or qualify for Medicaid benefits.
Wednesday, August 27
Percent of Poverty
A term for the income of an individual as it relates to the federal poverty line; it is often used to determine if an individual qualifies for a government program.
Tuesday, August 26
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
A form of health insurance in which the enrollee pays a smaller portion of health care costs when they use pre-approved health care providers.
Monday, August 25
Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA)
Legislation which requires that mental health benefits be on par with medical and surgical benefits offered by a group health plan.
Thursday, August 21
Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments
Program that allows hospitals to receive additional funding if they treat a large number of Medicaid-covered or uninsured patients.
Wednesday, August 20
Medicare Part A
Section of Medicare that includes medically necessary hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health and hospice care.