Definition and meaning of HIAA :

HIAA:  See Health Insurance Association of America. (H)

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Definition and meaning of HII :

HII:  See Health Insurance Institute. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Hospital Insurance, HI :

Hospital Insurance (HI):  Also identified as Part A of Medicare. HI provides inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care home health and hospice care subject to a benefit period deductible and copayments for certain services. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Loss of Income Insurance :

Loss of Income Insurance:  Insurance paying loss of income benefits. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Short-Term Disability Insurance :

Short-Term Disability Insurance:  A group or individual policy usually written to cover disabilities of 13 or 26 weeks duration, though coverage for as long as two years is not uncommon. Contrast with Long-Term Disability Insurance. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Enrollee :

Enrollee:  An eligible individual who is enrolled in a health plan _ does not include an eligible dependent. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Credentialing :

Credentialing:  This involves approving a provider based on certain criteria to provide or participate in a health plan. (H)

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Definition and meaning of HMO :

HMO:  See Health Maintenance Organization. (H)

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Definition and meaning of HCFA :

HCFA:  Health Care Financing Administration. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Member :

Member:  Anyone covered under a health plan (enrollee or eligible dependent). (H)

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Definition and meaning of RHU :

RHU:  registered Health Underwriter. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Utilization :

Utilization:  This refers to how much a covered group uses a particular health plan or program. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Group Disability Insurance :

Group Disability Insurance:  Coverage provided for a group of individuals for loss of compensation due to accident or sickness. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Supplemental Medical Insurance, SMI :

Supplemental Medical Insurance (SMI):  Part B of Medicare is a voluntary program which generally covers physician's services and various outpatient services. A premium is charged for electing Part B coverage. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Retention :

Retention:  The portion of the premium which is used by the insurance company for administrative costs. (H)

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Definition and meaning of UCD :

UCD:  See Unemployment Compensation Disability Insurance. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Diagnosis :

Diagnosis:  The process of identifying a disease. (H)

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Definition and meaning of DBL :

DBL:  See Disability Benefits Law. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Delete :

Delete:  This refers to the process of taking an individual off Medicare coverage. (H)

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Definition and meaning of ERISA :

ERISA:  See Employee Retirement Income Security Act. (H,LI)

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Definition and meaning of Emergency :

Emergency:  An injury or disease which happens suddenly and requires treatment within 24 hours. (H)

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Definition and meaning of Formulary :

Formulary:  See Drug Formulary. (H)

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