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Managed care
A health care practice intended to streamline services and provide high quality, cost-effective care.
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Managed care
employer
Health care; Managed care
Any person acting directly as an employer or indirectly in the interest of an employer. This includes a group or association of employers acting for their respective employer members.
beneficiary
Health care; Managed care
Any person eligible as either a subscriber or a dependent for a managed care service in accordance with a contract. Someone who is eligible for or receiving benefits under an insurance policy or ...
member
Health care; Managed care
Any person eligible as either a subscriber or a dependent for a managed care service in accordance with a contract. Someone who is eligible for or receiving benefits under an insurance policy or ...
full-time student
Health care; Managed care
Any person enrolled in a study program, in high school, college, or a vocational school that is considered a full-time attendant by that institution. Age limit restrictions may apply.
employee welfare benefit plan
Health care; Managed care
Any plan or program that is established or maintained by an employer or an employee organization for the purpose of providing its participants or their beneficiaries with medical, surgical or ...
supplemental insurance
Health care; Managed care
Any private health insurance plan held by a Medicare beneficiary, including Medigap policies and post-retirement health benefits.
participating provider
Health care; Managed care
Any provider licensed in the state of provision and contracted with an insurer.