| Blue Shield |
The Blue Shield concept was developed at the beginning of the twentieth century by employers in lumber and mining camps of the Pacific Northwest to provide medical care by paying monthly fees to medical service bureaus composed of groups of physicians. The first official Blue Shield Plan was founded in California in 1939. In 1948 the symbol was informally adopted by nine plans called the Associated Medical Care Plan, and was later renamed the National Association of Blue Shield Plans. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Shield
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| Blue Shield |
An independent, non-profit membership corporation providing protection on a service basis against the cost of surgical and medical care in a limited geographical area.
출처: www.dsayles.com/termsb.htm
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| Blue Shield |
Blue Shield plans are prepayment plans offered by voluntary nonprofit organizations covering medical and surgical expenses.
출처: www.myinsuranceguy.com/glossary.htm
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| Blue Shield |
The familiar title for the Associated Medical Care Plans, an independent membership association cooperating with Blue Cross and providing protection against the costs of surgery, doctors, and other items of medical care. Benefit payments are made directly to the doctor, not to the policyowner.
출처: www.westernben.com/glossary.php
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