A prescribed period, usually 30 to 31 days from the premium due date, during which an insurance contract is in force and the premium may be paid.
A prescribed period, usually 30 to 31 days from the premium due date, during which an insurance contract is in force and the premium may be paid.
Approval by a case manager or insurance company representative for a person to be admitted to a hospital or in-patient facility, granted prior to the admittance. Pre-certification often must be obtained by the individual. The goal of pre-certification is to ensure that individuals are not exposed to inappropriate health care services (services that are medically unnecessary).