Deductible is the AMOUNT that the insured must PAY out-of-pocket before the health insurer pays its share. For example, policy-holders might have to pay a $1000 deductible per year, before any of their health CARE is covered by the health insurer. It may take several doctor's visits or prescription REFILLS before the insured person reaches the deductible and the insurance COMPANY starts to pay for care. Furthermore, most policies do not apply co-pays for doctor's visits or prescriptions against your deductible.

Deductible is the amount that the insured must pay out-of-pocket before the health insurer pays its share. For example, policy-holders might have to pay a $1000 deductible per year, before any of their health care is covered by the health insurer. It may take several doctor's visits or prescription refills before the insured person reaches the deductible and the insurance company starts to pay for care. Furthermore, most policies do not apply co-pays for doctor's visits or prescriptions against your deductible.