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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Helpful definitions

Glossary

C

  • Co-payment

    The amount a Member may be required to pay directly to a Participating Provider or a Non-Participating Provider for certain Covered Services as set forth in Article IX of the COC.

E

  • Excluded Services

    Services that are not covered under the Medicaid benefit.

G

  • Grievance

    A complaint submitted on behalf of a member.

M

  • Medically Necessary

    The services, equipment or supplies necessary for the diagnosis, care or treatment of a member's physical or mental condition according to accepted medical practices and standards.

N

  • Non-Participating Provider

    A Health Professional, Hospital, healthcare entity or health care professional that has not contracted with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan to provide Covered Services to Members.

P

  • Participating Provider

    A Health Professional, Hospital or other entity that contracts with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan to provide Covered Services to Members.

  • PCP

    Primary Care Provider (Your personal doctor).

R

  • Referral

    When your Primary Care Provider sends you to a Specialist for a covered service.

U

  • Urgent Care

    Covered services that are not Emergency Services, but are Medically Necessary and immediately required as a result of an unforeseen illness, injury, or condition.

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