Description

Copayments are fixed amounts that a patient pays for specific medical services or prescriptions at the time of receiving care. This payment is typically a part of the overall cost-sharing structure in health insurance plans, including Medicare.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'copago' is the standard term used in clinical contexts, while some may hear 'co-pago' as a colloquial variant. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid informal language when discussing financial aspects of healthcare.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was informed that her copayments for specialist visits would increase next year.

ES: Se informó a la paciente que sus copagos para las visitas a especialistas aumentarían el próximo año.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'copago' with 'coaseguro'; mispronouncing 'copago' as 'copago' with incorrect emphasis; mixing up with terms related to deductibles.