- 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.
Voluntarily terminating one's participation in a health benefits plan
Industry:Health care
The JCAHO is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services which support performance improvements in health care organizations. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits hospitals and health care organizations which provide managed care (including health plans, preferred provider organizations and integrated delivery systems), home care, long-term care, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services.
Industry:Health care
There may be specific provisions included in group disability plans that limit coverage in certain situations. Often only limited benefits are payable for specific conditions or under specific circumstances (for example, mental illness and pre-existing conditions). See also "Mental Illness Limitations" and "Pre-Existing Limitations."
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
The range of services typically provided at skilled nursing, intermediate-care, personal care or elder-care facilities.
Industry:Health care
Medications that are prescribed for long-term treatment of chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or asthma. Maintenance medications are available through Tel-Drug Rx®, CIGNA's mail order service, for up to a 90-day supply and at participating network retail pharmacies for up to a 30-day supply.
Industry:Health care
