Question

Conor broke his wrist while playing basketball in the backyard. He ended up in the hospital. After an X-ray, MRI, doctor visit and a cast, he receives a hospital bill for $10,000. According to his health insurance policy, he has $2,000 deductible (which he did not pay this year at all) and a 20% co-pay. How much Conor will have to pay for the hospital?

Answer 1

Answer:

$6,000

Explanation:

A deductible is the amount Conor has to pay before his medical bills and prescriptions start getting coverage from his insurance.

Step 1: 10,000 - 2,000 = 8,000

A co-pay is a fixed amount the insured has to pay for certain medical services.

Step 2: 20% of 8,000 or 0.20 times 8,000 = 1,600

Step 3: add $2,000 (the deductible you have to pay) and $1,600 (the co-pay)

Total amount that Conor will have to pay for the hospital: $3,600