Health Services Vocabulary

a government program that pays certain health-care costs for eligible, low-income individuals or families.

• Social Security

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• W-2 Form

a federal program that pays for certain health-care expenses for older citizens and other with disabilities.

• Social Security

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• W-2 Form

What is the term for a government program that provides health insurance to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private coverage?

• CHIP

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• Social Security

Which term describes a health care system where the government owns and operates health care facilities and employs the health care professionals?

• Universal Health Care

• Single-Payer System

• Socialized Medicine

• Private Health Care

What is the term for a fixed amount you pay for a covered health care service after you've paid your deductible?

• Premium

• Copayment

• Deductible

• Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Which term refers to the maximum amount you have to pay for covered services in a plan year?

• Premium

• Copayment

• Deductible

• Out-of-Pocket Maximum

What is the term for a health insurance plan that requires policyholders to receive care from a network of designated health care providers for the highest level of coverage?

• HMO

• PPO

• EPO

• POS

Which term describes a type of health insurance plan that offers more flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals?

• HMO

• PPO

• EPO

• POS

What is the term for a health care professional who provides primary care services and coordinates other health care?

• Specialist

• Primary Care Physician

• Nurse Practitioner

• Physician Assistant

Which term refers to a health care professional who is trained to provide a wide range of health care services, including diagnosis and treatment?

• Specialist

• Primary Care Physician

• Nurse Practitioner

• Physician Assistant