- Industry: Health care
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CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, provides health care and related benefits in the United States and internationally.
Any physician who has completed medical school, internship and residency in his or her chosen specialty and has successfully completed an examination conducted by a group (or board) of peers.
Industry:Health care
Provisions contained in each health benefits plan that specify who qualifies for coverage under that plan.
Industry:Health care
A process to chemically etch the tooth's enamel to better attach (bond) composite filling material, veneers, or plastic/acrylic.
Industry:Health care
A composite material used to seal the decay-prone pits, fissures, and grooves of children's teeth to prevent decay.
Industry:Health care
This is the period of time between the date the disability begins and the beginning of the benefit payment period. It is the period during which an employee must be disabled before payment of benefits begins. It is sometimes referred to as the Qualifying Period.
Industry:Health care
The breakdown and loss of the bone that supports the teeth, usually caused by infection or long-term occlusal (chewing areas of the teeth) stress.
Industry:Health care
A CIGNA HealthCare program an employer may purchase in connection with some CIGNA HealthCare benefits plans which can reduce the incidence of unnecessary surgery by providing participants with second opinions.
Industry:Health care
An accident or sudden illness that a person with an average knowledge of medical science believes needs to be treated right away or it could result in loss of life, serious medical complications or permanent disability. Emergencies are covered by your CIGNA HealthCare plan 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no matter where you are. Whenever there's a serious accident or sudden illness, and symptoms are severe and they occur unexpectedly, seek medical help immediately. Examples of emergency situations include: uncontrolled bleeding, seizure or loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, chest pain or squeezing sensations in the chest, suspected overdose of medication or poisoning, sudden paralysis or slurred speech, severe burns, broken bones or severe pain.
Industry:Health care
A drug manufactured by a pharmaceutical company which has chosen to patent the drug's formula and register its brand name.
Industry:Health care
