A fixed dollar amount paid for a covered healthcare service at the time it's received.
Copays are common for routine services like doctor visits or prescriptions and typically don't count toward the deductible, though this varies by plan. They differ from coinsurance, which is a percentage of the cost rather than a flat fee.
Not to be confused with: Coinsurance, a percentage-based cost-share rather than a fixed dollar amount.
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