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How Much Will People Pay Out-of-Pocket?


 State/Plan  Maximum Out-of-Pocket Chargesª
(deductibles and cost-sharing)
California
AB8
Individual TBD
  Family TBD
Governor's Proposal Individual (under individual mandate) $7,500 (deductibles capped at $5,000)
  Family $10,000
Illinois
Illinois Covered*
Individual TBD
  Family TBD
Maine
Dirigo Health
Individual (below 300% FPL) $700-$3,200
  Individual (above 300% FPL) $3,500-$5,600
  Family (below 300% FPL) $1,400-$9,200 
  Family (above 300% FPL) $7,000-$11,200
Massachusetts
(Health Reform 2006)
Commonwealth Care 
Individual (below 300% FPL) No deductible, nominal cost-sharing
  Individual (above 300% FPL) $5,000
  Family (below 300% FPL) No deductible, nominal cost-sharing
  Family (above 300% FPL) $7,500
 Individual Mandate Individual (below 300% FPL)  N/A
  Individual (above 300% FPL) $5,000 (deductible capped at $2,000)
  Family (below 300% FPL) N/A
  Family (above 300% FPL) $10,000 (deductible capped at $4,000)
New Jersey
Sen. Vitale's Proposal
Individual TBD
  Family TBD
Pennsylvania
Prescription for Pennsylvania
Individual TBD
  Family TBD
Vermont
Catamount Health
Individual $800 (deductible capped at $250)
  Family $1,600 (deductible capped at $500)
Washington
Health Reform Enacted in 2007
Individual TBD
  Family TBD
Wisconsin
BadgerCare Plus
Individual (below 200% FPL) 5% Income (including premiums)
  Individual (above 200% FPL) TBD
  Family (below 200% FPL) 5% Income (including premiums) 
  Family (above 200% FPL) TBD

*This reflects proposals contained in Senate Bill 5 as of May 2007. Subsequent amendments are changing some of the bill's provisions.
ª Specific maximums have been determined by law except in Maine, where current out-of-pocket maximums are set by agency.

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