- Industry: Health care
- Number of terms: 3360
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CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, provides health care and related benefits in the United States and internationally.
Hospital, medical, and other health care services incurred by the enrollee that are entitled to a payment of benefits under a health benefit contract. The term defines the type and amount of expense that will be considered in the calculation of benefits.
Industry:Health care
An employee must work for the employer on a regular basis in the usual course of the employer's business to be considered an active, full-time employee and eligible for coverage. Usually, a minimum number of hours of regular work is specified.
Industry:Health care
A professional association of dentists dedicated to serving the public and profession of dentistry.
Industry:Health care
A professional association of physicians dedicated to promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Industry:Health care
A family of dental plans including dental indemnity, preferred provider (PPO) and managed care dental benefits and services.
Industry:Health care
The injection given in the mouth to numb the areas where a tooth or area needs a dental procedure. Often referred to as novocaine.
Industry:Health care
An inflammation or infection of the gingiva (gum tissue); the initial stage of gum disease.
Industry:Health care
An institution whose primary function is to provide diagnostic and therapeutic inpatient services, for a variety of surgical and non-surgical medical conditions. In addition, most hospitals provide outpatient services, including emergency care.
Industry:Health care
