Post notice

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, document that an insurance company must send an applicant when an adverse decision has been made based on information in a report from a consumer reporting agency.

Post-loss funding

Contingent capital arrangement whereby the funding to pay for a loss is obtained after the loss by means of guaranteed equity or debt finance. The financial institution giving the guarantee receives a commitment fee from the insured. The loss is defined in conventional insurance terms. Post loss funding is alternative risk transfer.

Post-loss minimisation

The steps taken to contain a loss to a minimum amount (loss protection). The property salvaged from a fire may have a sale value or be restored. Property is removed from burning buildings and protected against the elements and theft. Where personal injury or disease is concerned, appropriate support can shorten periods of disablement suffered following injury and trauma. See REHABILITATION.

Posting date

Date a fee entry or adjustment entry is inserted on a patient’s financial account by the bookkeeper of the provider or facility. This may not be the same date as the actual date of service but may occur within 5 days of the actual date of service.