Which of the following terms refers to the "recipient" in a managed care organization?

Copayment
Coinsurance
Beneficiary
Subscriber


Subscriber

Rationale: The subscriber is the "recipient" in a managed care organization. This indicates the individual who has a health insurance policy. The subscriber may be the person or organization that pays the premiums, or a person whose employment makes him or her eligible for the plan.

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