SA

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating a nurse practitioner’s rendering service together with a physician. It is required by some Medicaid programs, so check with your state guidelines.

Sabotage

Wilfully doing illegal damage or other malicious acts to disrupt the insured. Term originated in France from the word, French ‘sabot’ or wooden shoe, which disgruntled workers would use to damage property.
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Malicious destruction of an employer’s property by workmen.

Sacrifice

See: General Average Sacrifice.
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That cargo which is thrown overboard in order to save the rest of the cargo and the ship. Also, See Also: “Jettison.”

Safe Driver Plan

A method of adjusting rates in automobile insurance to reflect driving safety of the insured, in accordance with his or her record of traffic accidents o citations.
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Merit rating of automobile insurance. In most states drivers are charged with points for traffic violations and auto accidents. These points translate to surcharges on the drivers’ insurance rates.