What is a co-pay?

A co-pay is a set dollar amount you pay for a covered healthcare service, such as a doctor visit or prescription. It is paid by the patient when receiving the service, so the correct choice is “fixed amount of money a patient must pay directly to a healthcare provider.” A percentage of the cost is coinsurance, while the yearly amount paid before insurance starts covering costs is a deductible.

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