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
Deductible. A deductible is a minimum amount which must be paid out of pocket before the insurance kicks in. So for example, if the deductible on a plan is $100, the individual would have to pay the first $100 out of pocket before the insurance would cut down any additional costs. The second consideration is the co-pay. After the deductible is met, the insurance will cover a portion of the bill, and then the patient is responsible for paying the remainder of that bill. The patientâs portion of the final bill is called the co-pay.