Handyman Insurance on Coinsurance
Coinsurance is a term that is used in both property insurance and health insurance. Property insurance refers to a provision in the policy that requires the policyholder to carry insurance equal to a specified percentage of the property value to receive full payment on a loss. This means that if the policyholder does not have adequate coverage, they may not receive the total compensation they are entitled to in the event of a loss.
In health insurance, coinsurance is a percentage of each claim the policyholder pays above the deductible. For example, if a policy has a 20% coinsurance clause, the policyholder pays for the deductible plus 20% of their covered losses. After paying 80% of losses up to a specified ceiling, the insurer starts paying 100% of losses.
It’s essential to understand how coinsurance works in both types of insurance policies to make informed decisions about the amount of coverage you need and how much you are willing to pay out-of-pocket in the event of a loss or medical claim.