An independent, non-profit membership corporation providing protection on a service basis against the cost of surgical and medical care in a limited geographical area.
The familiar title for the Associated Medical Care Plans, an independent membership association cooperating with Blue Cross and providing protection against the costs of surgery, doctors, and other items of medical care. Benefit payments are made directly to the doctor, not to the policyowner.
Nonprofit, health insurance plans for physician care that was initially formed by physicians. Regulated by statutes of various states, Blue Shield insurance plans are autonomous and vary from place to place in coverage, cost, policies, and procedures. Early in their development, Blue Shield plans began to negotiate price discounts with physicians in return for volume business. Some Blue Shield plans have joined with Blue Cross plans so both hospital and physician care is covered.
Nonprofit membership corporation providing protection against the cost of surgery and other items of medical care in a limited geographic area.
Blue Shield plans are prepayment plans offered by voluntary nonprofit organizations covering medical and surgical expenses.
U.S. surgical and medical expenses insurance supplementary to Blue Cross schemes.
Provides coverage for physicians expenses, including surgical expenses. Blue Shield pays its benefits either to the hospital or directly to the physician. Charges are typically made on a "usual, customary and reasonable basis (UCR)".
An independent membership association operating on a service basis and providing protection against the costs of hospital care. Benefit payments are made directly to the hospital. Benefits vary among various Blue Cross associations. Blue Cross plans are usually established on a group basis. However, individual enrollment is sometimes permitted, and plans of community enrollment are undertaken in some localities. Blue Cross plans are usually (but not always) organized under special state legislation.
Independent, nonprofit membership organization providing protection against the costs of surgery and other items of medical care in a limited geographical area. Benefit payments are made directly to the doctor.
Blue Shield (Joe Cartelli) is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe.