Coinsurance

Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊɪnˈʃɜːrəns/

Coinsurance (noun)

  1. A payment method where both the insurer and the insured share the costs of a medical bill.

Examples

  • The patient must pay a coinsurance amount for each medical service received.
  • Coinsurance is the part of the cost you pay.

Common collocations: pay coinsurance, coinsurance rate, calculate coinsurance

Synonyms of Coinsurance

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Coinsurance

  • Refers to insurance that covers all costs without sharing.