Orthodontic Coverage: Primary and Secondary
Hello!
My child is getting braces, which cost $5,000 in total. The mother’s insurance covers 60% up to $2,000, while the father’s plan covers 50% up to $1,500.
Does this mean our total out-of-pocket expense will be $1,500?
Thanks for your help!
Hi!
Let’s break down the ortho coverage:
60% of $2000 = $1200 (this is the maximum she will pay)
Dad’s Coverage: He covers 50% of up to $1500. So:
Now, let’s see how much they will contribute together:
Total insurance coverage = $1200 (Mom) + $750 (Dad) = $1950
The total cost of braces is $5000, so the out-of-pocket expense will be:
Total cost – Total insurance coverage = $5000 – $1950 = $3050
So, unfortunately, the total out-of-pocket cost will be $3050, not $1500.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.