Insurance Glossary

High Deductible Health Plan

Health

Definition

A health insurance plan with lower premiums and higher deductibles than traditional plans, often paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) for tax-advantaged savings.

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Deductible
The amount you must pay out-of-pocket before your insurance coverage begins to pay for covered losses.
Health Savings Account
A tax-advantaged savings account available to individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified medical expenses.
Premium
The amount paid by the policyholder to the insurance company for coverage, typically on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
Accident Insurance
Insurance coverage for unforeseen bodily injury resulting from an accident.
Copayment
A fixed amount you pay for a covered health care service, usually when you receive the service.
Coinsurance
A cost-sharing arrangement where the insured pays a specified percentage of covered expenses after the deductible is met.
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
The most you have to pay for covered services in a plan year. After you reach this amount, the insurance pays 100% of covered services.
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