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Insurance Basics & Plan Literacy

Deductible, Copay, Coinsurance, Out-of-Pocket Max — Explained

The four words that decide what you actually pay for healthcare — deductible, copay, coinsurance, out-of-pocket max — finally explained in plain language.

September 13, 2026

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