Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1820 of 2368

A client says, "I pay $20 each time I see my primary provider." Which term describes this payment?

  1. Deductible
  2. Premium
  3. Co-pay
  4. Health savings account
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Correct answer: Co-pay

A co-pay is a flat fee paid at the time of the health care service. A deductible is paid before the plan pays anything.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Health Care Economics: Deductible and Copays. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026