Patients who belong to a managed care health plan, such as an HMO, are responsible for a small per-visit fee collected at the time of the visit. This fee is commonly called a(n) ____.

A) copayment
B) premium
C) coinsurance
D) capitation
E) deductible

Managed Care

A health care delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality, often through contracted arrangements with providers.

HMO

Health Maintenance Organization; a medical insurance group that provides health services for a fixed annual fee.

Copayment

A fixed or set amount paid for each healthcare or medical service; the remainder is paid by the health insurance plan. Also called a copay.