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Here are definitions of some of the terms that are used throughout the site.
Tai Chi ("Tai chi chuan"): An ancient "soft" Chinese martial art form and a means of cultivating the qi, or chi, for perceived health benefits and spiritual insights. Tai Chi originally stemmed from the ancient practice of qi gong, and consists of many qi gong movements, but has evolved to a distinct and separate martial art form. The slow gentle movements are thought to promote strength, balance, health, vitality, and an over-all sense of well-being.
See also
Qigong
Termination date: Last date for which a member's enrollment is in effect for the most recent continuous coverage period under any plan.
Therapeutic Massage: Any massage for health enhancement (for example, acupressure, Swedish, neuromuscular or reflexology) as opposed to massage strictly for pleasure or relaxation.
Therapeutic Touch: A manual therapy akin to laying-on of hands in which the practitioner's palms are held near the body to affect the energetic fields.
Tier: A tier is the level of member copayment for a specific prescription drug under a drug benefit plan. Tier 1 medications are generic medications and have the lowest copayment. Tier 2 medications are preferred brands and have the second-lowest copayment. Tier 3 medications are non-preferred brands and have the second-highest copayment. Tier 4 medications are specialty drugs and have the highest copayment. Please refer to your benefit booklet to determine if the Tier 4 Formulary applies to you, or check your BCBSNC member ID card for four levels of pharmacy copayment.
Total Cost: Also referred to as billed charges. Total hospital and/ or doctor charges billed by the provider. Charges represent the gross billed or retail price of services. Charges do not necessarily represent the amount paid by the member or the amount collected by the provider.
Total Out-of-pocket Maximum: Also referred to as billed charges. Total hospital and/ or doctor charges billed by the provider. Charges represent the gross billed or retail price of services. Charges do not necessarily represent the amount paid by the member or the amount collected by the provider.
Trigger Point/Myotherapy: A manual therapy technique which releases knots of muscle tension which refer pain to other areas followed by gentle stretches or movement to retrain the muscles.
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