Stephanie was involved in a car accident and rushed to the emergency room. She received stitches for a facial and treatment for a broken finger. Under Stephanie PPO plan, emergency room care at a network hospital is 80 percent covered after the member has met a 300 annual deductible. Assume that Stephanie went to a hospital within her PPO network. Her total emergency room bill was 850. What amount did Stephanie have to pay? What amount did the PPO cover?

Stephanie was involved in a car accident and rushed to the emergency room. She received stitches for a facial and treatment for a broken finger. Under Stephanie PPO plan, emergency room care at a network hospital is 80 percent covered after the member has met a 300 annual deductible. Assume that Stephanie went to a hospital within her PPO network. Her total emergency room bill was 850. What amount did Stephanie have to pay? What amount did the PPO cover?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter4: Income Exclusions

Section: Chapter Questions

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