The amount of money that a patient with health insurance pays for each healthcare service, such as a visit to the doctor, laboratory tests, prescription medicines, and hospital stays. The amount of th [..]

A specific monetary charge for either medical services or outpatient medications provided by VA to Veterans whose financial assessment determines they are able to pay.

Definition The amount an insured person is expected to pay for a medical expense at the time of the visit.

a cost sharing mechanism in group insurance plans where the insured pays a specified dollar amount of incurred medical expenses and the insurer pays the remainder.

This is the dollar amount you pay for health care expenses. In most plans, you pay this after you meet your deductible limit. For example, you pay a set dollar amount to your doctor for an office visi [..]

The specific dollar amount or percentage that the member must pay, or that must be paid on behalf of a member, when covered services are provided.

A set and typically small amount you have to pay for a medical service. This amount can vary depending on your insurance plan. Example: Many insurance plans have a $25 copay for primary healthcare pro [..]

A copayment or "copay" is a fixed payment that an insurance plan member pays at the time a medical service is provided by a network care provider. A copay also may be required when you get a [..]

A predetermined flat fee that the insured pays for healthcare services, in addition to what the insurance covers. Copay is usually not specified in percentage of the total healthcare cost. e.g., you pay $10 for a visit to the doctor’s office, no matter how much the doctor’s office visit charge is.