Study the following
definitions and examples.
1. allow v., to let do or
happen; to permit
a. My insurance does not allow me to choose my
own hospital.
b. The health plan made an exception by allowing
me to go directly to a dermatologist.
2. alternative adj., allowing a
choice; other
a. To lower the cost of health insurance, my
employer chose an alternative method of insuring us.
b. I'd like to discuss alternative treatments
before I agree to anything.
3. aspect n., a feature element;
an appearance
a. The right to choose their own doctor is an
important aspect of health coverage for many people.
b. The aspect of HMOs that people most dislike
is the lack of personal service.
4. concern n., anxiety; worry
a. Whenever I have health concerns, I call my
doctor.
b. The rising cost of health care is of great
concern to many people.
5. emphasize v., to stress
a. The nurse emphasized the importance of eating
a balanced diet.
b. The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by
providing reimbursement for health club memberships.
6. incur v., to become subject
to
a. I incurred substantial expenses that my health
plan does not cover.
b. Dominic incurs the cost of a co-payment at
each doctor's visit.
7. personnel n., a group of
employees or workers
a. The office manager insisted that she needed
more personnel to finish the project on time.
b. The employee went to see the director of
personnel about taking an extended leave of absence.
8. policy n., a set of rules and
regulations
a. Company policy did not provide for overtime
pay.
b. The company's insurance policy did not cover
cosmetic surgery.
9. portion n., a section or
quantity within a larger thing; a part of a whole
a. A portion of my benefits is my health care
coverage.
b. I am keeping a record of the portion of my
income I spend on health care.
10. regardless adv., in spite of
a. Regardless of the cost, we all need health
insurance.
b. I keep going to the same doctor, regardless
of the fact that she does not take my pain seriously.
11. salary n., a fixed compensation paid regularly for work
done; one's pay
a. The receptionist believed that he worked too
hard for such a small salary.
b. The technician was pleased to have a raise in
salary after only six months on the job.
12. suit v., to be appropriate; to satisfy
a. This insurance plan doesn't suit our family
as it doesn't cover well-baby care.
b.
I have finally found a health plan that suits my needs.