Co-payment Health Dictionary

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Co-payment: From 1 Different Sources

The specified portion (cost amount or percentage) that health insurance, or a service programme, may require a person to pay towards his or her medical bills or services.
Health Source: Community Health
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Case Payment

Fixed cost for a case. See also “fee for service”.... case payment

Out-of-pocket Payment

A fee paid by the consumer of health services directly to the provider at the time of delivery.... out-of-pocket payment

Prospective Payment System

A system whereby reimbursement rates are set for a given period of time prior to the circumstances giving rise to actual reimbursement claims.... prospective payment system

Personal Independence Payment

(PIP) a tax-free benefit replacing (from April 2013) *disability living allowance (DLA) for people aged 16–64 (DLA is still paid to children). It has two components – a daily living component (including help with washing, dressing, using the toilet, preparing and eating food, and taking medicines) and a mobility component (for help with walking).... personal independence payment

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