What is Department of Health and Human Services?
A federal department whose responsibility is primarily dealing with social service functions such as administration and supervision of the Medicare program. What is Dependent Coverage? Insurance coverage on the head of a family which is extended to his or her dependents, including only the lawful spouse and unmarried children who are not yet employed on a full-time basis. “Children” may be step, foster, and adopted, as well as natural. Certain age restrictions on children usually apply. (LI,H) What is Designated Mental Health Provider? The organization hired by a health plan to provide mental health and substance abuse services. What is Detoxification? The process an individual goes through when withdrawing from alcohol. Usually is done under guidance of medical personnel. What is Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs)? A method of classifying inpatient hospital services. It is used as a method of determining financing to reimburse various providers for services performed. What is Disability
