## Description This is the amount that insurance companies force you to pay within the span of a year before they come in to help. Depending on the plan, your health bills might not contribute to the deductible. ## Met Your Deductible ### What Does This Mean? When you've met your deductible, that means *you've paid enough out of pocket* that your insurance finally kicks in (with a different sent of rules) ## References [Deductible - HealthCare.gov](https://www.healthcare.gov/sbc-glossary/#deductible)