Maximum Out-of-Pocket (MOOP)
Medicare Glossary
The most you have to pay for covered services in a plan year. After you reach this amount, your health plan pays 100% for covered benefits for the rest of the year. All Medicare Advantage plans have a maximum out-of-pocket limit.
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