Deficiency of vitamin B12 that causes serious neurologic, psychological, gastric, and intestinal abnormalities. Characterized by decreased gastric production of hydrochloric acid and deficiency of intrinsic factor, essential for vitamin B12 absorption. Also known as Addison's anemia. Overview-Pathophysiology.
Affidavit-Only Dependent Verification. A less comprehensive dependent eligibility audit that is less document-based, relying on the employee to affirm that any enrolled dependents are eligible and meet the planâs eligibility requirements.
The advantage of biometrics is that unlike tokens, biometrics cannot be lost, loaned, or forgotten. Token-based systems must verify that the presenter is the authorized user, not an unauthorized person who has come to possess the token.