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Maximum Allowable

Maximum allowable is also known as allowed amount or approved charge. It’s the dollar amount a health plan will pay to a provider and consider a charge for service as paid in full. See Allowable Charge.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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