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Defined Terms

As you read this summary of the JPMorgan Chase Health & Wellness Centers Plan, you'll come across some important terms, which are defined below.
Acute/Urgent Care
Acute/urgent care is care provided as treatment for a brief or limited episode of illness or an accident or other trauma.
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people. BMI is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) is a federal law that allows you and/or your covered dependents to continue Medical Plan coverage on an after-tax basis (under certain circumstances) when coverage would otherwise end. The Health Care Participation section provides details on COBRA coverage.
Episodic Care
Episodic care means services to treat a medical condition without establishing an ongoing relationship for treatment between the patient and the health care professional for the treatment.