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Category: Insurance Education

What is an out-of-pocket maximum?

The out-of-pocket maximum is the most you'll have to pay for covered services in a plan year. After you reach this amount — through deductibles, copays, and coinsurance — your insurance covers 100% of covered services for the rest of the year.

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