copayment

American  

[koh-pay-muhnt] / koʊˈpeɪ mənt /

noun

1. a contributory payment by an employer, usually matching that of an employee, toward the payment of healthcare or life-insurance premiums, a pension fund, etc.

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copayment British  

/ kəʊˈpeɪmənt /

noun

1. a fee paid by a subscriber to a service for the use of additional services not covered by the subscription

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Etymology

Origin of copayment

co- + payment

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Example Sentences

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copayment

Medicare copayment for eligible beneficiaries will be $50.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025

Also, in a number of plans, medications that now come with a flat copayment will next year require “coinsurance,” a charge that represents a percentage of the medication’s total cost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025

An additional three states and the District of Columbia require coverage of over-the-counter contraception without a prescription but don’t specify whether a copayment may be required.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2023

Even if an employer were to add a 20% copayment for the worker, it would reduce overall spending by less than one-tenth of 1%, according to the study.

From Scientific American ● Mar. 31, 2023

Does this mean my mammogram or HIV treatment won't be covered without a copayment anymore?

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022

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