Charlotte Burr

Feb 261 min

What Are Insurance Deductibles?

A deductible is how much money you will have to pay out of pocket before your insurance covers the rest of a claim. A deductible also affects how much money your monthly insurance rate is.

  • If you would prefer to have a lower deductible, let's say $500, then your monthly rate for having insurance will be higher.

  • If you would prefer to have a higher deductible, around $2000, then your monthly rate for insurance will be much lower.

  • Think of your deductible as the amount you are willing to pay out of pocket to secure the monthly insurance rate you desire.

Important notice: When filing a claim you must first pay your deductible before your insurance provider pays out the rest of the cost. For example, if your car repair costs $2500 and you have a $500 deductible, you must first pay the $500 and then your insurance will pay the remaining $2000.

It is important to decide for yourself whether you want a higher or lower deductible depending on how safe you drive and how much you are willing to pay.

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Information credit: https://www.progressive.com/answers/car-insurance-deductible/

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