US Medical Term · insurance
Copayment (Copay)
Copago
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Copayment (Copay) |
| Spanish (Español) | Copago |
| Chinese (中文) | 共付额 |
| Korean (한국어) | 본인부담금 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Khoản đồng chi trả |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Copay |
| Portuguese (Português) | Copagamento |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ค่าร่วมจ่าย |
| Japanese (日本語) | コペイ（自己負担額） |
What it means
A copayment is a fixed dollar amount you pay for a covered healthcare service, such as a doctor visit or prescription, at the time of service. Copays are set by your insurance plan and do not count toward your deductible in some plans. Common copays include $20–$40 for a primary care visit and $50–$100 for a specialist. After meeting your deductible, copays often remain in effect until you reach your out-of-pocket maximum.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
What is my copay for a specialist visit under my current insurance plan?
¿Cuánto es mi copago por una visita al especialista bajo mi plan de seguro actual?
I paid my copay at the front desk before seeing the doctor today.
Pagué mi copago en la recepción antes de ver al médico hoy.
Does this plan have a $20 copay for every primary care visit?
¿Este plan tiene un copago de $20 por cada visita al médico de cabecera?
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Related terms
Related guide
→ US Guide: deductibles copays and out of pocket maxSources
Last reviewed: September 2026