Difference between revisions of "Health plan member"

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A health plan member is a person who has arranged for [[health insurance]] by signing up for and agreeing to a health insurance plan.  The health plan member is [[coverage|covered]] for certain healthcare services as defined by the health insurance plan, in exchange for paying a monthly [[premium]].  In order to benefit from the health insurance plan, the health plan member agrees to comply with certain financial terms such as a paying a [[deductible]]and agreeing to [[copayments]] and [[coinsurance]].  
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A health plan member is a person who has arranged for [[health insurance]] by signing up for and agreeing to a health insurance plan.   
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The health plan member is [[coverage|covered]] for certain healthcare services as defined by the health insurance plan, in exchange for paying a monthly [[premium]].  In order to benefit from the health insurance plan, the health plan member agrees to comply with certain financial terms such as a paying a [[deductible]]and agreeing to [[copayments]] and [[coinsurance]].  
  
 
In some cases, a third party, such as a government agency or employer may be pay for a portion or all of the premium cost on behalf of the health plan member.  
 
In some cases, a third party, such as a government agency or employer may be pay for a portion or all of the premium cost on behalf of the health plan member.  
  
 
A health plan member is sometimes referred to as a member or beneficiary.
 
A health plan member is sometimes referred to as a member or beneficiary.

Revision as of 22:37, 18 February 2017

What is a health plan member?

A health plan member is a person who has arranged for health insurance by signing up for and agreeing to a health insurance plan.

The health plan member is covered for certain healthcare services as defined by the health insurance plan, in exchange for paying a monthly premium. In order to benefit from the health insurance plan, the health plan member agrees to comply with certain financial terms such as a paying a deductibleand agreeing to copayments and coinsurance.

In some cases, a third party, such as a government agency or employer may be pay for a portion or all of the premium cost on behalf of the health plan member.

A health plan member is sometimes referred to as a member or beneficiary.