The most you have to pay for covered services in a plan year. After you spend this amount on
The amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay. With a $2,000 deductible, for example, you pay the first $2,000 of covered services yourself.
The percentage of costs of a covered health care service you pay (20%, for example) after you've paid your deductible.
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for in-network care and services, your health plan pays 100% of the costs of covered benefits.
The out-of-pocket limit doesn't include:
Your monthly
The amount you pay for your health insurance every month. In addition to your premium, you usually have to pay other costs for your health care, including a deductible, copayments, and coinsurance. If you have a Marketplace health plan, you may be able to lower your costs with a premium tax credit.
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Anything you spend for services your plan doesn't cover
Out-of-network care and services
Costs above the allowed amount for a service that a provider may charge
The out-of-pocket limit for Marketplace plans varies, but can’t go over a set amount each year.
For the 2024 plan year:The out-of-pocket limit for a Marketplace plan can’t be more than$9,450 for an individual and$18,900for a family.
The amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay. With a $2,000 deductible, for example, you pay the first $2,000 of covered services yourself.
The out-of-pocket maximum is the most you could pay for covered medical services and/or prescriptions each year. The out-of-pocket maximum does not include your monthly premiums. It typically includes your deductible, coinsurance and copays, but this can vary by plan.
Many people receive care from out-of-network providers thinking that they will have to pay more out-of-pocket, but that these costs will ultimately be applied toward their Out-of-Pocket Maximum. Generally, anything that exceeds the Allowable Amount is the insured's responsibility.
A deductible is what you pay for healthcare services before your health insurance plan begins paying for care. The out-of-pocket maximum is the most you can pay for in-network care during a year. These two factors influence how much you pay for health insurance and how much your health plan pays for your bills.
Both are annual costs, meaning they “reset” at the start of each new policy year. Once you reach your deductible, your insurance starts to help with the costs of services you're eligible for. But once you reach your out-of-pocket maximum, your insurance pays the total cost for all covered services.
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