Out-of-pocket payment Health Dictionary

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Out-of-pocket Payment: From 1 Different Sources

A fee paid by the consumer of health services directly to the provider at the time of delivery.
Health Source: Community Health
Author: Health Dictionary

Case Payment

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

Co-payment

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.... co-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

Pocket, Gingival

See periodontitis.... pocket, gingival

Periodontal Pocket

a space between the gingival tissues and tooth occurring in periodontitis. See periodontal disease.... periodontal pocket

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

Pocket

n. (in dentistry) see periodontal pocket.... pocket

Pocket Resuscitation Mask

a compressible and easily carried mask, which can be expanded and fitted over the mouth and nose of a nonbreathing patient in order to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation through a small valve without contact between the mouth of the rescuer and that of the patient.... pocket resuscitation mask

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