Commentary: 1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for an annual checkup

A health story from Pennsylvania, reported by Penn Capital-Star.

Health · Pennsylvania · November 3, 2026

From Penn Capital-Star

Many health care services covered by insurance are subject to copayments or deductibles. A copayment is a fixed amount patients pay for a covered service, while a deductible is the amount they generally must pay for covered care before insurance starts paying.

Reported by Penn Capital-Star, November 3, 2026. Read the full story at Penn Capital-Star →

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