Does your health insurance premium go toward your deductible?

In most instances, the answer is no. Premiums and deductibles are two separate payments related to an insurance policy. A premium is paid to simply have insurance coverage in place regardless of whether or not a claim is ever made. A deductible is paid if there is a claim and is the amount paid out of pocket by the insured before insurance benefits are received.

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