Page 32 - 2022 DPR Construction Benefit Guide_Administrative Employees
P. 32
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.
32