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deductible

[dih-duhk-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈdʌk tə bəl /


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If your house is damaged and you file a homeowners insurance claim, you might be surprised at how low the adjuster’s estimate is, and how low your payout will be after your deductible is applied.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

If the improvement doesn’t boost your home’s value, the full cost could be deductible.

From MarketWatch Jun. 15, 2026

Because she had lost her late husband’s health coverage and her own plan had never included fertility benefits, Orrico bought a private insurance policy: $625 a month in premiums and a $10,000 deductible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Before your policy pays anything, you’ll owe Medicare‑covered costs until you reach a deductible of up to $2,950 in 2026.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

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

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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

Property insurers had the best underwriting gains of the past decade in 2024 and 2025, according to S&P. Higher deductibles and tighter claims criteria are leading to fewer pay outs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 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

That’s “the steepest increase in deductibles ever seen in this market,” KFF reported.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

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

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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