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Frequently Asked Questions
- family continuation rider
- A rider that provides continuation of coverage for dependents if they meet age and support guidelines.
- family deductible
- A deductible that is satisfied by the combined expenses of all family members.
- FDA (Food And Drug Administration)
- The Food and Drug Administration is authorized by Congress to enforce the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and several other public health laws.
- Federal Employee Program
- A nationwide Blue Cross and Blue Shield program for employees of the federal government that provides both basic and supplemental coverage.
- fee-for-service
- A method of paying the provider a specific amount for each procedure performed after the service is rendered.
- fee schedule
- A list of medical procedures and associated maximum payments.
- first-dollar coverage
- Describes benefits that are not subject to a deductible or copayments.
- flexible funding
- See alternative funding arrangement.
- focused concurrent review
- A Blue Preferred program for managing the care of patients with certain diagnoses who need extensive lengths of stay in a facility.
- formulary
- A regularly updated list of FDA-approved medications the plan may cover based on the member's prescription benefit, subject to applicable limits and conditions.
- freestanding facility
- Entity that is not affiliated with a participating hospital.
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