capitative

cap·i·ta·tion   (kāp'ĭ-tā'shən)    n.   A poll tax. A payment or fee of a fixed amount per person. [Late Latin capitātiō, capitātiōn-, from Latin caput, capit-, head; see kaput- in Indo-European roots.] cap'i·ta'tive adj.

Main Entry: cap·i·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "ka-p&-'tA-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin capitatio, from Latin caput head
1 : a direct uniform tax imposed on each head or person : POLL TAX capitation, or other direct, tax shall be laid —U.S. Constitution article I>
2 : a uniform per person payment or fee

Main Entry: cap·i·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "kap-&-'tA-sh&n
Function: noun
: a fixed per capita payment made periodically to amedical service provider (as a physician) by a managed care group (as an HMO) in return for medical care provided to enrolled individuals