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Out of pocket max
Used when discussing annual healthcare costs and insurance limits.
Literal Meaning
Out of pocket max → Outside of a pocket; maximum limit
Actual Meaning
Most you'll pay in a year
Examples in Context

I need to check my out of pocket max to see if my new treatment will cost me anything this year.

Once I hit my out of pocket max, all my medical expenses will be covered by insurance.

It's important to know your out of pocket max so you can budget for healthcare costs.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember, the 'out of pocket max' is the total amount you're expected to pay for covered services in a year before insurance takes over.
  • 2If someone refers to hitting their out of pocket max, they mean that they've reached the limit of what they have to pay before insurance covers everything.
  • 3When discussing your out of pocket max, it might come up while talking about insurance plans or annual health expenses.
Phrase Thesaurus
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