The Beacon – December 22, 2022

MZQ Beacon Alert – December 22, 2022

In this Edition:

“The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the new out-of-pocket (OOP) limits that will apply to group and individual health plans during the 2024 plan year. To comply with the ACA, non-grandfathered health plans cannot require a participant to pay more out-of-pocket during the plan year than the amounts listed [in this edition].”

Download the report to compare the 2023 limits to the 2024 limits for out-of-pockets including copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance expenditures.

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