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Glossary of Terms





        Aggregate Deductible                                      Copay

        Typically found on high-deductible plans; when enrolled   A fixed amount (for example $15) you pay for a covered
        in family coverage, the health plan does not begin paying   health care service, usually when you receive the service.
        benefits until the entire family deductible has been met.  The amount can vary by the type of covered health care
                                                                  service.
        Benefit
                                                                  Deductible
        The amount of money (or other types of compensation,
        such as wellness credits) you receive from an             The amount you have to pay for covered health care
        insurance carrier.                                        services before your health plan begins to pay.

        Brand Name Drugs                                          Dependent

        Drugs that have trade names and are protected by patents.   A qualifying child or spouse/domestic partner who relies on
        Brand name drugs are generally the most costly choice.    you for financial support.

        Calendar Year Maximum                                     A child includes a natural child, a stepchild, a legally
                                                                  adopted child, a child placed for adoption, a child for
        A calendar year maximum is the total amount paid each     whom legal guardianship has been awarded, or a child
        year by your insurance company for each family member     for whom health care coverage is required through a
        enrolled in the medical plan.                             “Qualified Medical Child Support Order” or other court or

        Coinsurance                                               administrative order. Please refer to your plan summaries
                                                                  for age restrictions.
        The sharing of cost between you and the plan. For example,
        80 percent coinsurance means the plan covers 80 percent   Disability Insurance
        of the cost of service after a deductible is met, and you will   Cash paid to you by your insurance company in the event
        be responsible for the remaining 20 percent of the cost.  that an illness or accidental injury causes you to be out of
                                                                  work for a certain amount of time.





































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