Definitions for "participating"
This term is associated with the preferred stock that does allow its holders to receive more than its stated dividend. The participating feature is unusual. To learn more about preferred stock, see Explanation of Stockholders' Equity. To Top
An insurance plan under which the pollcyowner receives shares (commonly called dividends) of the divisible surplus of the company.
A life insurance policy whose owners are eligible to share in the distribution of dividends paid out of the surplus earnings of the company.
An eligible provider or supplier who has entered into an agreement to accept assignment for all services rendered to Medicare patients, and to accept the Medicare approved amount as payment in full for all services rendered. A participating provider or supplier may not ordinarily collect from the beneficiary more than the applicable deductible and coinsurance for covered services. There are significant benefits to become participating such as: higher allowances, toll-free telephone access for electronically submitting claims, no legal charge limits, Medigap transfers and listing in the Participating Physicians/Suppliers Directory.
Taking part in an activity; as, the participating organizations.
taking part in an activity; "an active member of the club"; "he was politically active"; "the participating organizations"