- Industry: Health care
- Number of terms: 3360
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- Company Profile:
CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, provides health care and related benefits in the United States and internationally.
A discussion with another health care professional when additional feedback is needed during diagnosis or treatment. Usually, a consultation is by referral from a primary care physician.
Industry:Health care
The amount charged by the health care professional or facility (physician, hospital, etc.) for services provided to you or your covered dependents.
Industry:Health care
This is the amount of an employee's wages or salary that was in effect and covered by the plan on the day before the disability began.
Industry:Health care
A health care model in which the consumer (plan member) is made aware of the true costs and value of health care so that he/she can make informed decisions that balance choice with cost. Health plans that fall in this category may include FSA, HSA and HRA.
Industry:Health care
The portion of the amount billed that was not covered or eligible for payment under your plan. Examples include charges for services or products that are not covered by your plan, duplicate claims that are not your responsibility and any charges submitted that are above the maximum amount your plan pays for out-of-network care.
Industry:Health care
A health condition (other than a pregnancy) or medical problem that was diagnosed or treated before enrollment in a new health plan or insurance policy.
Industry:Health care
A legal agreement between an individual subscriber or an employer group and a health plan that describes the benefits and limitations of the coverage.
Industry:Health care
When an employee has a physical or mental condition that existed prior to the effective date of his or her insurance coverage, it is considered a pre-existing condition. Most plans exclude or decrease disability benefits for an illness or injury for which an employee received medical treatment or consultation within a specified time period before becoming covered under the plan. The limitation generally expires after coverage has been in effect for a specified period of time.
Industry:Health care
The option to purchase individual coverage by a person who will no longer have access to group health insurance.
Industry:Health care
A percentage of covered expenses you pay after you meet your deductible. The remaining balance in your healthcare account may be used to pay your deductible.
Industry:Health care
