These proteins are called lipoproteins. 1  Low-density lipoprotein. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can eventually build up within the walls of your blood vessels and narrow the passageways. 2  High-density lipoprotein. This type of lipoprotein is often referred to as good cholesterol.
How deductibles work. Health insurance deductibles are the amount of money you have to pay toward your health care before your insurance starts covering costs. Deductibles can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars, depending on the policy. Some plans (typically HMOs) donât have a deductible at all. Generally, once you meet your deductible for the year your insurance will require you to pay coinsurance, which is another form of cost-sharing, until you
Your deductible, coinsurance, and copay are considered out-of-pocket costs. In other words, they are health care expenses that you are responsible for. However, the ways in which they function are much different. A deductible is the total amount that you must pay before your insurance company begins contributing. For instance, if you have an insurance plan with a $2,000 deductible, you will be responsible for 100% of your healthcare costs until those costs reach $2,000.