Question

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Carlos is changing his health care insurance and deciding between two different pans that charge the same premium.
Plan A has a $1,200 deductible with 30% coinsurance. Plan B has a $1,500 deductible with 25% coinsurance. Carlos had a total of $6,350 in medical bills last year. Under which plan would Carlos share have been less?
Support your answer with mathematical calculations. Answer in complete sentence.

Answer 1

Carlos would pay lower out-of-pocket costs if he picks over plan B.

Explanation:

Let's make the comparison between plan A and plan B, this way:

Medicals bills = US$ 6,350

Plan A

6,350 - 1,200 = 5,150 * 30% = 5,150 * 0.3 = 1,545

Total out-of-pocket costs = 1,200 + 1,545 = $ 2,745

Plan B

6,350 - 1,500 = 4,850 * 25% = 4,850 * 0.25 = 1,212.50

Total out-of-pocket costs = 1,500 + 1,212.50 = $ 2,712.50

Carlos would pay lower out-of-pocket costs if he picks over plan B.