Maximum Benefit
Updated: 09 June 2023
What Does Maximum Benefit Mean?
Maximum benefit is the highest amount of insurance money that an insurance company can pay to an insured for a specific period. Beyond this amount, the insured pays for the cost of a product or a service.
Insuranceopedia Explains Maximum Benefit
A maximum benefit is usually applied to health insurance. There is a limited insurance amount for certain benefits deemed as non-essential, including dental and oral care.
The passing of the Affordable Care Act in September 2010 exempted essential services from being subject to a maximum benefit. The services deemed essential include medical emergencies, hospitalization, and pregnancy. By law, services like these will always be covered by insurance.
