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deductible

[dih-duhk-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈdʌk tə bəl /


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Auto liability and medical claims may be closed without payment for a variety of reasons, including damage that falls below the deductible or an accident investigation that reveals those involved aren’t injured.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

It streamlined income tax brackets, lowered the top rate to 36% and created the universally deductible Individual Retirement Account.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Seniors who enroll in traditional Medicare fee-for-service also have a $1,736 deductible for inpatient hospital care, steep cost-sharing requirements and no limit on out-of-pocket spending.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

It’s available to people who aren’t on Medicare and who have a health-insurance plan with a high deductible — over $1,700 for individuals or $3,400 for families.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

But it helps their image, it’s tax deductible, and the government backs off some.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

So, too, can deductibles, with higher average levels for a state likely to lead to more claims closed without payment, they added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The estimate includes Medicare premiums, out-of-pocket prescription-drug costs and other medical expenses such as copayments, coinsurance and deductibles for doctor and hospital visits.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Many people switched to cheaper, higher-deductible plans, but average premium payments still rose 58% and deductibles climbed 37%, or more than US$1,000 per person.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Medigap policies sit alongside traditional Medicare plans and are optional coverage designed to pay for uncovered costs like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

The recent catastrophe cost the family a fortune in insurance deductibles.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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