The office visit copay is a set dollar amount (e.g. $15 per visit for a primary care visit) that is typically due at the time of your visit.
- High Deductible Health Plan participants: You will pay the full cost of the visit prior to meeting your deductible. Once your deductible is met, you will pay the office copay amount.
- The office visit copay covers the office visit only, and does not cover any additional services you might receive during your visit (e.g. lab work or X-rays).
- Additional services are subject to your deductible and coinsurance until you reach your out-of-pocket limit.
You will not pay copays for preventive care office visits. Visit Healthcare.gov's Preventive health services page for more information.
Examples of Office Visits Types and Copay Amounts
Office Visit Type | $15 Primary Care Visit | $25 Specialty Visit |
---|---|---|
Family Practice | ✔ | |
General Practice | ✔ | |
Internal Medicine | ✔ | |
Gynecology/OB | ✔ | |
Midwives (if your plan provides in-network midwives) | ✔ | |
Nurse Practitioners | ✔ | |
Physician Assistant | ✔ | |
Pediatrics | ✔ | |
Urgent Care | ✔ | |
Chiropractic | ✔ | |
Home Health Visit | Subject to deductible and coinsurance | Subject to deductible and coinsurance |
Palliative Care Visit | ✔ For PCP Only | ✔ For Specialist Only |
Vision Exam | ✔ | |
Pre/Postnatal Visits | ✔* For family practice with obstetrics or OB/GYN | ✔* For maternal/fetal specialist |
Mental Health Visits/Therapy | ✔ | |
Physical Therapy | ✔ | |
Occupational Therapy | ✔ | |
Speech Therapy | ✔ | |
Other Practitioner | ✔ |
*If all prenatal visits are billed as a package at the end of pregnancy, then your deductible and 10% coinsurance apply. Check with your doctor’s office for more information.