Minimum effective concentration (MEC) is the minimum plasma concentration of a drug needed to achieve sufficient drug concentration at the receptors to produce the desired pharmacologic response, if drug molecules in plasma are in equilibrium with drug molecules in the various tissues (Figure 1.3).

What is covered under a MEC plan?

Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC for short) is a health insurance product that generally covers preventative medical services, such as vaccinations, checkups and screenings. MECs can be purchased as a standalone product, or they can be combined with various types of healthcare coverage.

What does MEC mean in Medicaid?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most individuals to have minimum essential coverage (MEC), or pay a penalty for each month they are uninsured. MEC is health coverage that meets certain standards.