A high deductible plan means the patient is paying more out of pocket expense for health care services. It is a health insurance plan with a high deductible and normally has a lower premium. People pick high deductible plans because the out of pocket premiums are lower and fit into a tight budget more easily. Employers like high deductible plans as a way to save money on health care coverage for employees. However, high deductible plans can have an impact on health care facilities or on a hospital’s revenue cycle. The impact is not always in a favorable manner.
