The UN Environmental Programme's definition of mountainous environment includes any of the following: 1  Elevation of at least 2,500 m (8,200 ft); 2  Elevation of at least 1,500 m (4,900 ft), with a slope greater than 2 degrees; 3  Elevation of at least 1,000 m (3,300 ft), with a slope greater than 5 degrees;
The annual deductible is the aggregate maximum amount that the insurance policy requires the insured(s) to pay over the course of a year in deductibles. Stated otherwise, a deductible will normally be incurred for each physician's visit, medical test, or other procedure.
Deductibles are provisions that require the member to accumulate a specific amount of medical bills before benefits are provided. For example, if a memberâs policy contains a $500 deductible, the member must accumulate and pay $500 out of pocket before the insurance carrier will pay benefits. Once the patient has met their deductible, the carrier usually pays a percentage of the bill. The patient is liable for the unpaid percentage.