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• rendered in the least intensive setting that is appropriate for
the delivery of the services and supplies. Where applicable,
the Medical Director may compare the cost-effectiveness of
alternative services, settings or supplies when determining
least intensive setting.
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Medicare
The term Medicare means the program of medical care
benefits provided under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act
of 1965 as amended.
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Necessary Services and Supplies
The term Necessary Services and Supplies includes any
charges, except charges for Bed and Board, made by a
Hospital on its own behalf for medical services and supplies
actually used during Hospital Confinement, any charges, by
whomever made, for licensed ambulance service to or from
the nearest Hospital where the needed medical care and
treatment can be provided; and any charges, by whomever
made, for the administration of anesthetics during Hospital
Confinement.
The term Necessary Services and Supplies will not include
any charges for special nursing fees, dental fees or medical
fees.
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nursing facilities, rehabilitation Hospitals and subacute
facilities. The term Other Health Professional means an
individual other than a Physician who is licensed or otherwise
authorized under the applicable state law to deliver medical
services and supplies. Other Health Professionals include, but
are not limited to physical therapists, registered nurses and
licensed practical nurses. Other Health Professionals do not
include providers such as Certified First Assistants, Certified
Operating Room Technicians, Certified Surgical
Assistants/Technicians, Licensed Certified Surgical
Assistants/Technicians, Licensed Surgical Assistants,
Orthopedic Physician Assistants and Surgical First Assistants.
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Participating Pharmacy
The term Participating Pharmacy means a retail Pharmacy
with which CIGNA has contracted to provide prescription
services to insureds, or a designated home delivery Pharmacy
with which CIGNA has contracted to provide home delivery
prescription services to insureds. A home delivery Pharmacy
is a Pharmacy that provides Prescription Drugs through mail
order.
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Participating Provider
The term Participating Provider means a hospital, a Physician
or any other health care practitioner or entity that has a direct
or indirect contractual arrangement with CIGNA to provide
covered services with regard to a particular plan under which
the participant is covered.
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Nurse
The term Nurse means a Registered Graduate Nurse, a
Licensed Practical Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse who
has the right to use the abbreviation "R.N.," "L.P.N." or
"L.V.N."
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Other Health Care Facility/Other Health Professional
The term Other Health Care Facility means a facility other
than a Hospital or hospice facility. Examples of Other Health
Care Facilities include, but are not limited to, licensed skilled
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
(“PPACA”)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 means the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Public
Law 111-148) as amended by the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152).
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