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deductible [dēduk′tibəl] an amount paid each year by a health insurance plan enrollee before benefits begin. It is not synonymous with copayment. deductible (diduk´t n 1. a stipulated sum the covered person must pay toward the cost of dental treatment before the benefits of the program go into effect. The deductible may be annual or payable only once and may vary in amount from program to program. n 2. the amount of dental expense for which the beneficiary is responsible before a third party will assume any liability for payment of benefits. Deductible may be an annual or one-time charge and may vary in amount from program to program. See also family deductible. deductible amount, n the portion of dental care expense the insured must pay before the plan's benefits begin. deductible clause, n a provision in an insurance contract stipulating that the insurer will pay only that amount that is in excess of a specified amount. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For one thing, high deductibles make it more difficult for people to get needed care. Consumer-directed health savings accounts, whose lower premiums and higher deductibles appeal to employers and the young and healthy, are expected to grow rapidly over the next two years after a slow start. But many feel in order for them to catch on, companies will have to use some of those savings to offset employee deductibles. |
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