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Deductible

Category: Insurance | Difficulty: Basic | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

Portion of covered dental expenses that the patient must pay during a specified benefit period before the dental plan begins paying benefits.

Patient-Friendly

The amount you pay out of pocket each year before your dental plan starts paying.

Related Terms

[[out-of-pocket; cost sharing; benefit period]]

Notes

Clarify whether per year or per service; relevant when scheduling large prosthetic cases

Audience

๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk