Insurance
Reimbursement
The share of covered bills the insurer pays after the deductible.
The Formula
Reimbursed = (vet cost - deductible) x reimbursement percent
The share of covered bills the insurer pays after the deductible.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| V | Vet cost | currency | Annual covered veterinary spending. |
| D | Deductible | currency | Amount paid before reimbursement. |
| p | Reimbursement percent | percent | Share of the bill covered. |
What Each Symbol Means
Vcurrency
Vet cost
Annual covered veterinary spending.
Dcurrency
Deductible
Amount paid before reimbursement.
ppercent
Reimbursement percent
Share of the bill covered.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate pet insurance page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
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