The fifth vital sign may refer to a few different parameters. 1  Pain is considered a standard fifth vital sign in some organizations such as the U.S. Veterans Affairs. 2  Pain is measured on a pain scale based on subjective patient reporting and may be unreliable.
Indemnity Insurance. An indemnity insurance policy is a type of health insurance plan. A medical indemnity insurance plan is also known as a reimbursement plan because the insurance reimburses the covered individual regardless of where or with whom the covered individual receives health care services from. The insurance company then pays a set portion of your total charges.
How does an indemnity plan work? An indemnity insurance plan will pay a portion of medical expenses. When services are rendered, the individual is responsible for paying fees up front, and will then file the paperwork to be reimbursed by the insurance company for the expenses.