- Industry: Health care
- Number of terms: 3360
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- Company Profile:
CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, provides health care and related benefits in the United States and internationally.
A generic term which has been used in many different ways. Used by CIGNA, "Care Management" refers to a CIGNA HealthCare initiative that takes a global approach to medical care from prevention through treatment and recovery.
Industry:Health care
A pre-made metal crown, shaped like a tooth, that is used to temporarily cover a seriously decayed or broken down tooth. Used most often on children's teeth.
Industry:Health care
There are specific provisions included in group disability plans that preclude coverage in certain situations. Typically, a plan will not pay benefits for disabilities caused by war or a self-inflicted injury.
Industry:Health care
The correct technical term for decay which is the progressive breaking down or dissolving of tooth structure, caused by the acid produced when bacteria digest sugars.
Industry:Health care
A lifestyle event that may cause a person to modify their health benefits coverage category. Examples include, but are not limited to, the birth of a child, divorce or marriage.
Industry:Health care
A term historically used for licensed insurance companies, although now is sometimes used to include both licensed insurers and HMOs.
Industry:Health care
The removal of calculus and plaque found on the tooth below the gum line.
Industry:Health care
A specific type of CIGNA health plan with a national network of physicians. Plan members can visit specialists without a referral. Members don't need to choose a primary care physician for coverage. An annual deductible is required, and an out-of-pocket maximum applies. Coverage is not available for out-of-network service.
Industry:Health care
Coordination of services to help meet a patient's health care needs, usually when the patient has a condition which requires multiple services from multiple providers. This term is also used to refer to coordination of care during and after a hospital stay.
Industry:Health care
The date the claim was submitted and/or received by CIGNA HealthCare.
Industry:Health care
