copayment

co·pay·ment (kpmnt)

n.

A fixed fee that subscribers to a medical plan must pay for their use of specific medical services covered by the plan.

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copayment

[kō′pāmənt]

(in the United States) an amount paid by a health insurance plan enrollee for each office or emergency department visit or purchase of prescription drugs in addition to the amount paid by the insurance company. See also deductible.

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copayment,

n the beneficiary's share of the dental professional's fee after the benefits plan has paid.