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A co-pay is
a fixed percentage of the cost of a healthcare service that the patient must pay.
a fixed amount of money that the patient must pay directly to the healthcare provider.
a fixed amount of money that the patient has to pay for healthcare services every year.
a fixed percentage of the cost of a healthcare service that the healthcare provider must pay.

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a fixed amount of money that the patient must pay directly to the healthcare provider.

Explanation: A copay is a set dollar amount (e.g., $20) charged to the insured at the time of a covered service; it is not a percentage, annual fee, or provider cost.