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Category: Insurance Education

What is a deductible?

A deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket for covered health services before your insurance starts sharing costs. For example, if your deductible is $1,000, you pay the first $1,000 of covered medical costs each year before your insurance begins covering a portion.


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