Costs

Copays

tl;drA flat fee you pay upfront for medical care.

Copays (or copayments) in health insurance are flat fees that you pay on the spot for medical care. Copays cover your portion of the cost of a doctor's visit or medication.

This does not count toward your deductible and is paid every time you go to the doctor or fill a prescription.

How much are copays?

The cost of copayments varies by insurance plan. Some services don't require a co-pay, and not all health insurance plans have co-pays (just like some plans have a $0 deductible).

Generally, plans with lower monthly premiums have higher co-pays.