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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

special features

Health care; Managed care

Health insurance policy benefits paid with respect to losses other than those covered by principal sum and loss of time. Hospital and surgical benefits are among these.

conversion clause

Health care; Managed care

Health insurance policy contract provision that allows changeover to an individual health plan aft er termination of the group policy.

reverse membership

Health care; Managed care

Health insurance policy member with a new ID number and not previously the subscriber.

noncancelable guaranteed renewable health insurance

Health care; Managed care

Health insurance policy not subject to change, alteration, termination, or premium increase.

special indemnities

Health care; Managed care

Health insurance policy provisions that extend the coverage of the policy or more clearly define the risks covered.

critical illness insurance

Health care; Managed care

Health insurance policy that pays a lump sum or face amount if the insured is diagnosed with a specific critical condition.

estimated premium

Health care; Managed care

Health insurance premium setting method based on expectations of projected loss experiences. The remained is due at the end of the year to reflect actual loss experiences and costs.

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