What Is a Co-payment?

What is a co-payment, and how does it affect my health insurance plan?

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A co-payment is a specific charge that your health insurance plan may require that you pay for a specific medical service or supply, also referred to as a “co-pay.” For example, your health insurance plan may require a $15 co-payment for an office visit or brand-name prescription drug, after which the insurance company often pays the remainder of the charges.

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