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Category: Insurance Education

What is the difference between individual and family deductibles?

An individual deductible applies to one person on the plan. A family deductible is a combined cap for everyone on the plan. Once the family deductible is met, all covered family members benefit from insurance cost-sharing, even if individual deductibles haven't been fully met.

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