108 Medicare Terms Defined

Medicare Glossary

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Coinsurance

Costs & Coverage

The percentage of costs you pay for a covered health care service after you have paid your deductible. For example, under Original Medicare Part B, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services.

Cost-sharing

Costs & Coverage

The share of costs covered by your insurance that you pay out of your own pocket. This term generally includes deductibles, coinsurance, and copays — but not premiums.

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