Healthcare Glossary

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

There are 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter a.

Allowed Amount

This is the maximum payment the plan will pay for a covered health care service. May also be called "eligible expense", "payment allowance", or "negotiated rate".

Appeal

A request that your health insurer or plan review a decision that denies a benefit or payment (either in whole or in part).