Would a supplemental insurance help cover the deductions and copays?

Answer 1

There are some supplemental insurances that will cover incidents that come up. You use the money as you see fit. Usually though, you are really saving money by taking an insurance that has a higher deductible/copay since the premiums are lower. We are so used to an all-encompassing insurance plan, but those are going by the wayside in the current (2010) market. Also, if you contribute to a health savings plan, that money is pre-tax and is cheaper to use for copays.