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    Jason Goldenzweig
    Co-Founder, TermInsuranceBrokers.com, Goldenzweig Financial Group, Las Vegas, Nevada
    A deductible is the amount of money you must pay before your health insurance benefits begin paying for services that are subject to the deductible.   For example, if your deductible is $2,000, you're required to pay the $2,000 deductible for services before the plan benefits "kick in." The deductible may not apply to all services though - some services, for example, may only require a copay or coinsurance amount, varying from plan-to-plan.
    Answered on March 17, 2014
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    Edward HarrisPRO
    Owner, Best Health And Car Insurance Rates - Instant Online Quotes, US
    A deductible is the dollar amount you may be responsible for before specific benefits are paid. Typically, a deductible does NOT apply to preventive benefits on most plans. This is a result of the Affordable Care Act legislation that was recently passed.

    On many policies, a deductible may only apply to major medical expenses instead of office visits and prescriptions, when a smaller copay may apply (in lieu of a deductible).

    There are many deductible options, as they usually range from $0 to about $6,350 per person.

    What deductible is best for your situation? An experienced broker will compare available plans and guide you through the process of picking the ideal amount.
    Answered on March 17, 2014
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