Insurance Card
Health Insurance Plans
Health Insurance Terminology
Healthcare Services
USF Student Insurance & Services
100

Your unique number to show that you are a member of your health plan

Typically found on your health plan card 

What is member identification (ID)?

100

Health insurance plan that typically has lower out of pocket costs and focused on prevention and wellness

This plan needs referrals from your PCP 

What is a HMO? (Health Maintenance Organization)

100

A portion of the medical cost you pay after your deductible has been met.  

Usually a fixed ratio or percentage (Example: 20%)

What is coinsurance? 

100

The most expensive type of care service

You should go here when immediate care is needed.  

What is emergency care?

100

This service is planned to be included in the future USF plan

What is vision care? (+dental, with the exception of pediatric dental)

200

Displays as HMO, PPO, EPO, or HDHP 

What is plan type/ plan name?

200

This plan gives flexibility in choosing doctors and specialists, and costs less to use providers within the network 

This plan does not require a referral for specialty care

What is a PPO? (preferred provider organization)

200

A fixed amount you pay for a covered health care service after you have paid your deductible 

What is copay? (Copayment)

200

You are experiencing some flu-like symptoms, such as runny nose and a cough. Over-the-counter medication is not helping much. I should go visit a local _________. (can be subjective) 

What is a medical clinic or student health clinic? OR Urgent care (depending on you!)

200

The nearest clinic from the USF main campus

Accessible to anyone with the student health insurance plan!

What is UCSF St. Mary's Hospital? (Dignity Health)

300

The main doctor you consult for health care issues

HMOs require you to identify this doctor to direct and approve referrals.

What is PCP? (Primary care provider)

300

This is USF'S student insurance! (What kind of plan?)

What is an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization)?

300

___________________ does not apply to preventative care and specific other services. 

It is the amount of healthcare expenses you have to pay with your own money before your health plan will pay.

What is an annual deductible? 

300

Walk-ins are accepted at this service, but appointments are typically preferred. 

What is urgent care? 

300

This service is planning to be included in the future USF plan

What is dental service? (basic service, dental diagnostic & preventative) 

400

The maximum amount of money that you would have to pay, when looking at services within your network 

What is the out-of-pocket max? 

400

Copays, deductible, and coinsurance will be the patient's responsibility. The rest is ______________.

This term is used to describe services that are eligible under the terms of the plan. 

What is covered by insurance?

400

The amount you pay for health insurance every month 

What is a monthly premium? 

400

St. Mary's Hospital is USF's _____________. 

What is student health clinic/ medical clinic? 

400

USF's health insurance plan! 

What is AETHNA?

500

The amount of money you pay out of pocket for covered services before your insurance starts to cover the costs

Doctor's visits, prescriptions, and urgent care 

What is a deductible? 

500

This plan only allows you to utilize doctors, services, and hospitals covered under the plan's specific network

- except in the case of an emergency 

What is an EPO? (Exclusive Provider Organization) OR HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)?

500

These providers may or may not be covered or contracted with your plans, and the more costly option. 

What is out of network? 


500

Fill in the blank: When you book within your contract with your healthcare plan, you usually end up with the lowest cost option. This is when you use ______________ providers and services. 

What is in-network? 

500

A USF HPS resource you are able to book online to meet with someone to inquire for healthcare information

What is a 1:1 appointment? (with HPS)