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
For example, if your deductible is $250, you have to spend $250 for doctors' visits or for prescription medications before your health insurance company will start to pay. A health insurance deductible works in a similar way to auto insurance. For example, if you get into a fender bender on the way to work, you have to pay your deductible amount and then your insurance company pays the rest. Health insurance is the same way. Deductibles span a one-year time period, so during those twelve months youâll only have to pay the deductible once per year.