Medical & Health

Out-of-pocket

aʊt əv ˈpɑːkɪt

adjective

What does Out-of-pocket mean?

Costs you pay yourself, not covered by insurance.

Example sentence

"The out-of-pocket maximum on my plan is $6,000."

American usage tip

After this max, insurance pays 100%.

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Laboratory blood tests.
Premium
The monthly amount you pay for insurance.
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Where prescriptions are filled.
Check-up
A routine health examination.
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Vaccination.
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Over-the-counter — medicine without prescription.
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Feeling slightly sick.
EOB
Explanation of Benefits — a statement from insurance.

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