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;
Century Healthcare. Medical Plan. Century Healthcareâs Minimum Essential Coverage Plus Plan (MECP) is a cost-effective plan that provides an alternative to the high costs of healthcare. This plan has been enhanced as of May, 2014 to include preventive care, covered at 100% for in-network providers.