A plan with a higher deductible than a traditional insurance plan. The monthly premium is usually lower, but you pay more healthcare costs yourself (the deductible) before the insurance company starts to pay its share. A high deductible plan (HDHP) can be combined with a health savings account (HSA), allowing you to pay for certain mdical expenses with money free from federal taxes.

For 2020, the IRS defines a high deductible health plan as any plan with a deductible of at least $1,400 for an individual or $2,800 for a family. An HDHP’s total yearly out-of-pocket expenses (including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance) can’t be more than $6,900 for an individual or $13,800 for a family.[0] (This limit doesn’t apply to out-of-network services.)

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