Definition. Amniocentesis is a procedure used to diagnose fetal defects in the early second trimester of pregnancy. A sample of the amniotic fluid, which surrounds a fetus in the womb, is collected through a pregnant woman's abdomen using a needle and syringe. procedure in which a small sample of amniotic fluid is drawn out of the uterus through a needle inserted in the abdomen and is then analyzed to detect genetic abnormalities in the fetus or to determine the sex of the fetus.
The term qualified health plan means a health plan that-. ( 1 A) has in effect a certification (which may include a seal or other indication of approval) that such plan meets the criteria for certification described in section 18031(c) of this title issued or recognized by each Exchange through which such plan is offered;
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program Details. For those who qualify, the federal QMB program pays the cost of their Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-insurance. These costs are typically paid by the Medicare beneficiary. Beneficiaries qualify based on their monthly income and cash value assets. If youâre enrolled in Medicare Part A, for your hospital insurance, and your income and resources meet the federal poverty threshold, you are most likely eligible for to enroll in the QMB program.