beneficiary

beneficiary

Insurance
A person(s) other than the member of an insurance or pension plan who has been designated to receive benefits—e.g., proceeds of an accident insurance policy or pension plan in the event of an employee’s death.
 
Managed care
A person eligible for or receiving benefits under an insurance policy or plan, such as Medicare or Medicaid programs

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beneficiary

Health insurance A person(s) other than the member of an insurance or pension plan who has been designated to receive benefits–eg proceeds of an accident insurance policy or pension plan in the event of an employee's death Managed care A person eligible for or receiving benefits under an insurance policy or plan, Medicare or Medicaid programs

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be·ne·fi·ci·ar·y

(ben'ĕ-fish'ē-ar-ē)

A person with health care insurance coverage, usually through the Medicare program.
Synonym(s): insured, recipient.

[Med.L. beneficiarius, fr. beneficium, benefit]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

be·ne·fi·ci·ar·y

(ben'ĕ-fish'ē-ar-ē)

A person with health care insurance coverage, usually through the Medicare program.
Synonym(s): insured, recipient.

[Med.L. beneficiarius, fr. beneficium, benefit]

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