A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the

A set fee that is required by the patient at the time of visit or prescription is called the co-pay. This fee is usually in addition to the premium the customer pays but is also at a discounted rate when compared to the full cost of an office visit or prescription. These co-pays are always documented in your insurance plan details so the patient knows exactly what is expected of them at the either service is provided.