California’s version of the nationwide program known as Medicaid . See Medicaid (MCD) .
Insurance Encyclopedia
Medi-Medi case
Sometimes referred to as a Care/Caid case . See Medicare/Medicaid (Medi-Medi) . Also see crossover patient .
Median
That point in a range of measurements at which there is an equal number of items above and below.
Mediation
A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties agree to submit any dispute to a neutral mediator, whose purpose and goal is to achieve a mutually acceptable settlement and compromise of the dispute, rather than issue a formal ruling and decision on the merits as occurs in arbitration. Depending upon the parties’ agreement, the results of mediation can be binding or non-binding.
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UK: An alternative dispute resolution approach to settling disputes. An impartial mediator helps the parties to negotiate. The process is not binding unless or until the parties reach agreement, after which the final agreement can be enforced as a contract.
Mediation (Legal Terminology)
An attempt to settle a dispute, involving an impartial third party who meets with the people involved in the dispute and tries to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution.
Mediation activities
Activities set out in the Regulated Activities Order 2001 as amended. The activities are: (a) introducing, proposing or carrying out other work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts of insurance; (b) concluding contracts of insurance; (c) assisting in the administration and performance of contracts of employment, particularly in the event of a claim. The FSA does not intend to regulate claims handling on behalf of insurance companies, expert appraisal or loss adjusting. Travel insurance sold as part of a holiday package is not a regulated mediation activity. See INSURANCE MEDIATION DIRECTIVE.
Medicaid
State programs of public assistance to persons regardless of age whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care (USA).
Medicaid (Health Insurance)
A health care program administered by the individual states with funding from the federal government. Those who meet certain guidelines, including income requirements, are eligible to have medical expenses paid.
Medicaid (MCD)
Medical assistance program established in 1965 by Title XIX of the Social Security Act that is jointly funded by the federal government and the states. It provides medical benefits for certain low-income persons in need of health and medical care. Recipients’ benefits, data for claims processing, and payments vary from state to state. Medicaid is jointly funded by the federal and state governments to assist states in providing long-term care assistance to people who meet certain eligibility criteria. California’s Medicaid program is known as Medi-Cal .
Medicaid eligibility verification system (MEVS)
Lets providers electronically access the state’s eligibility file using a point-of-sale device, computer software, and automated voice response system. Also called recipient eligibility verification system (REVS) .