covered service

covered service

Covered health care service Managed care 1. A health care service to which a policy holder is entitled under the terms of a contract.2. A service by a primary care provider in a managed care organization, which is not referred to a specialist.3. Any medically necessary service, drugs or supplies–eg medical transportation services, which are covered under, and which plan members are entitled to receive under, a group benefits agreement. Cf Noncovered service.