1. Total number of insured individuals covered under a group insurance plan versus the total number of individuals who are eligible to have coverage. This is expressed in a percent. 2. A physician participates in an insurance plan when agreeing to accept assignment for all services he or she will give to members of the plan. Also see participating provider (par) and participation program.
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There is said to be participation when a number of insurers each accept a portion of an insurance.