|
bcbst.com
|
0 earned Badges No badges were found
Definitions (68)
1 |
0
0
Allowed amount
Maximum amount on which payment is based for covered health care services. This may be called “eligible expense,” “payment allowance" or "negotiated rate." If your provider charges mo [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
2 |
0
0
appeal
A request for your health insurer or plan to review a decision or a grievance again.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
3 |
0
0
balance billing
When a provider bills you for the difference between the provider’s charge and the allowed amount. For example, if the provider’s charge is $100 and the allowed amount is $70, the provider may bill yo [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
4 |
0
0
benefit
A financial payment made by your health plan for covered services or drugs.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
5 |
0
0
Co-insurance
The percentage of health care costs you are responsible for paying – usually after your plan’s deductible is met.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
6 |
0
0
Complications of Pregnancy
Conditions due to pregnancy, labor and delivery that require medical care to prevent serious harm to the health of the mother or the fetus. Morning sickness and a non-emergency caesarean section aren’ [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
7 |
0
0
copayment
A fixed dollar amount you must pay with your own money for medical services, such as office visits, or prescription drugs.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
8 |
0
0
cost sharing
The health care costs that are your responsibility to pay, including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and other costs not covered by your health plan.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
9 |
0
0
Coverage
The costs your health plan pays for your medical services or prescription drugs.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
10 |
0
0
DEDUCTIBLE
The amount you must pay each year – with your own money – before your health plan begins paying benefits.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
To view all 68 definitions, please sign in.