a dental benefit program that pays an increasing share of the treatment cost, provided that the covered individual utilizes the benefits of the program during each incentive period (usually a year) and receives the treatment prescribed. For example, a 70%-30% copayment program in the first year of coverage may become an 80%-20% program in the second year if the subscriber visits the dentist in the first year as stipulated in the program. Most frequently, there is a corresponding percentage reduction in the programs copayment level if the covered individual fails to visit the dentist in a given year (but never below the initial copayment level).
A program with items of perceived value added to an offer or sales goal to encourage specific response. Can be targeted at consumers, but more typically refers to employee or sales force programs.
a formal scheme for inducing someone (as employees) to do something
a trip offered as a prize, particularly to stimulate the productivity of employees or sales agents
a way to not only keep your clients happy, but keep your employees happily working for you as well
Monetary compensation to employees for meeting and/or exceeding sales, and other profit performance goals.
A program that promotes prevention by increasing coverage from one benefit period to the next as long as you visit the dentist regularly. For instance, cleanings might be covered at 70 percent during the first year, 80 percent during the second year and up to 100 percent as long as the program is used at least once a year.
A DSM program in which an incentive is offered to encourage participation and adoption of the recommended measure.