#1
What does the term 'deductible' refer to in a health insurance policy?
The amount you pay out-of-pocket for covered services before your insurance starts to pay
ExplanationInitial out-of-pocket cost before insurance coverage begins.
#2
What is 'coinsurance' in the context of health insurance?
The percentage of covered expenses you share with your insurance provider
ExplanationShared percentage of covered costs between the insured and the insurance provider.
#3
What is the 'out-of-pocket maximum' in a health insurance policy?
The total amount you're responsible for paying for covered services in a policy period
ExplanationMaximum amount the insured has to pay for covered services during a policy period.
#4
What does 'network provider' mean in health insurance?
A healthcare provider who is contracted with your insurance company to provide services at negotiated rates
ExplanationHealthcare provider contracted with the insurance company, offering services at negotiated rates.
#5
What is 'coordination of benefits' (COB) in health insurance?
A provision that allows you to have multiple insurance plans and determines which one pays first
ExplanationProvision for multiple insurance plans, determining the primary payer.
#6
What does 'co-payment' (co-pay) mean in health insurance?
A fixed amount you pay for covered services at the time of service
ExplanationFixed amount paid for covered services at the time of service.
#7
What is a 'pre-existing condition' in health insurance terminology?
A medical condition diagnosed before the policy's effective date
ExplanationMedical condition diagnosed before the insurance policy becomes effective.
#8
What does 'lifetime limit' mean in a health insurance policy?
The maximum benefit amount the insurer will pay over the life of the policy
ExplanationMaximum benefit amount the insurer will pay throughout the policy's duration.
#9
What is the 'grace period' in health insurance?
The time after your premium payment is due when coverage remains active
ExplanationPeriod after premium due date when coverage remains active.
#10
What is 'prior authorization' in the context of health insurance?
A requirement for your physician to obtain approval from your insurance company before certain treatments or services are covered
ExplanationApproval requirement from the insurance company before covering specific treatments or services.
#11
What is 'open enrollment' in health insurance?
The period during which you can switch insurance plans without penalties
ExplanationTimeframe allowing insurance plan switches without penalties.
#12
What is 'premium' in health insurance terminology?
The monthly payment to maintain coverage
ExplanationMonthly payment to keep health insurance coverage.
#13
What is the 'explanation of benefits' (EOB) document in health insurance?
A summary of the benefits you received for a specific medical service
ExplanationSummary detailing benefits received for a particular medical service.
#14
What does 'catastrophic coverage' refer to in health insurance?
A type of insurance plan that covers only major medical expenses
ExplanationCoverage limited to major medical expenses in a specific insurance plan.
#15
What is 'guaranteed issue' in health insurance?
A requirement for insurance companies to offer coverage regardless of health status
ExplanationRequirement for offering coverage regardless of health status.
#16
What is 'essential health benefits' (EHB) in health insurance?
A set of healthcare services that must be covered by certain plans
ExplanationMandatory set of healthcare services covered by specific insurance plans.
#17
What is 'Medicare'?
A federal health insurance program for people 65 and older
ExplanationFederal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and older.