cost sharing
[/kɔst ˈʃɛərɪŋ/]
nounpl: cost sharings
divisão de custos
1. An arrangement where two or more parties divide the expenses of a project, service, or facility proportionally or equally
The cost sharing agreement between the two companies reduced individual expenses significantly.
O acordo de divisão de custos entre as duas empresas reduziu significativamente as despesas individuais.
2. In healthcare, the portion of medical expenses that a patient must pay out-of-pocket, including copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles
The health insurance plan includes cost sharing requirements of 20% for specialist visits.
O plano de seguro de saúde inclui requisitos de divisão de custos de 20% para consultas com especialistas.
3. In research or government projects, a financial contribution by a partner organization in addition to grant funding
The university's cost sharing commitment was essential to securing the federal research grant.
O compromisso de divisão de custos da universidade foi essencial para garantir a bolsa de pesquisa federal.
Cost sharing is particularly relevant in American healthcare discussions, where patients share medical expenses with insurance companies. In Brazil, the term 'divisão de custos' is more commonly used in business partnerships and research collaborations, while healthcare cost-sharing is less common given the public health system (SUS). In Portugal, 'partilha de custos' is widely used in both healthcare and public sector initiatives. The concept reflects different approaches to risk distribution and financial responsibility across cultures.
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