Health Glossary: T - Z

Select the first letter of the word to jump to the appropriate glossary section.

A—F | G—L | M—S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

T

Third-party Payer. An organization which pays at least a part of a person’s medical bills. For example, the federal government is a third-party payer under Medicare.

Treatment. Patient care intended to correct or relieve the underlying problem and its symptoms.

Two-person Coverage. Insurance coverage for a plan member, plus the member’s spouse or dependent child.

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U

Unified Health Care System, also 24-Hour Coverage. A plan which includes health insurance, workers compensation, and health-related auto insurance under one policy or program.

Universal Coverage. A national or statewide health care system in which all people are covered by a public or private health care plan, regardless of employment status or other factors.

Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR) Amount. Dollar amount which equals the lesser of the covered charge for a service or supply, or the amount an insurer establishes as a maximum allowable fee for the same service or supply.

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V

Vision Survey and Analysis. Examination given by an optometrist which may include a case history, refraction, coordination measurements and tests, prescription of lenses as needed, and verification of lenses, if prescribed.

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W

Waiting Period. The length of time a member may have to wait before certain medical conditions are eligible for benefits under a certificate or agreement.

Well-Child Care. Care given to children during the first six years of their lives. Services include age-appropriate (birth to age six) pediatric preventive services, as defined by current recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Recommended services include a medical history and complete physical examination, as well as developmental assessment, immunizations, and laboratory services such as screening for lead exposure.

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