Kids and Health Care: Key Health Insurance Terms & Definitions Introduction

In the last chapter, we considered the nuts and bolts of how medical care is financed and delivered. Here, we'll build on that primer by defining some of the key terms that are used in the health care industry. A working knowledge of these terms will help you find good coverage for your children -- and fight for the best services, once you have coverage.

We've discussed some of these terms already...and will discuss others in the coming chapters...but they appear here in one central place.