Understanding health care terms

Uniform glossary of health coverage and medical terms.

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Reading about medical insurance can sometimes get technical and confusing. You can find commonly used health care terms in this glossary that will come in handy when looking for treatment and coverage options.

Please note:

  • The definition given is the general meaning, and the word may have other definitions that aren’t listed.
  • If a definition is different here than in your plan, your plan definition takes precedence.

Glossary - SHP

Oct 2, 2018, 15:18 PM
Name : Glossary of health coverage and medical terms
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