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Deductible

By Kelly Montgomery, About.com

Created: June 10, 2005

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Definition: The amount of money the insured patient must pay out-of-pocket before the insurance company must begin paying benefits. For example, if there is a $500 deductible, the insured patient must pay for the first $500 of healthcare expenses before the insurance company will begin paying claims.

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