Posts Tagged ‘Out-of-Pocket’
What is a co-pay?
Co-pay /ˈkōˌpā/ Noun A contribution made by an insured person toward the cost of medical treatment or other services: US “plans with low premiums are more likely to have high co-pays”. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/copay A co-pay (or copay or co-payment) is a set fee that you pay when you go to your doctor or fill a prescription.…
Read MoreWhat is a deductible?
Most health insurance plans have a deductible that designates the amount of money someone must pay before the insurance company (health plan) starts covering some or all of the major expenses.
Read More$0 Deductible Plans: Sure Thing or Suspect?
Picture this: it’s time for Open Enrollment for health insurance. You can choose group health insurance, ACA, or a short-term medical plan. Then, someone offers you a plan with no deductible (first-dollar benefits) that is cheaper and sounds great. Do you enroll in it? What do you need to know before you purchase one of…
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