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| a measure of the likelihood that something will be lost. |
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| the process of measuring risk and finding ways to minimize or manage loss |
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| an individual who relies on someone else for financial support, such as a child, a spouse, or an elderly parent |
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| whenever you buy an insurance policy |
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| pay a set amount of money to the insurance company on a regular basis |
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| the amount you must pay before insurance begins to pay |
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| pay for covered medical services after treatment is provided |
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| a percenatge of the service cost that patients pay |
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| a person whose care requires to stay in a hospital |
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| contract with specific doctors, hospitals and other health care providers to deliever medical services and preventive care to members at reduced cost |
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| a flat fee that patient must pay for medical services |
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| Health Savings Account ( HSA ) |
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| a tax advantage savings account avaliable to people enrolled in qualified High Deductible Health Plans ( HDHPs ) |
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| refer to medical services that are not covered |
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| an illness or an injury you had before signing up for health care insurance |
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| a person or organization named by a policyholder to recieve assets after the policyholder's death |
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| provides protection only for a specific period of time |
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| provides basic lifetime protection so long as premiums are paid |
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| pays the face value of the policy to beneficiaries if the insured dies before the endowment period ends |
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| an estimate of the current value of property |
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| a decrease in the value of property as a result of age or wear and tear |
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| coverage that protects you when you are responsible for an auto accident that results in the injury or death of other parties |
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| Property Damage Liability |
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| Protects you when you are responsible for an auto accident in which the property of others is damaged |
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| eliminates the faultfinding process is settling claims |
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