Gold plans typically come with a higher monthly premium, but in certain areas, they may have a similar cost to a silver plan. These plans offer reduced deductibles and lower healthcare expenses. Gold plans usually involve a cost-sharing ratio of 80/20, where the plan covers 80 percent, and you are responsible for the remaining 20 percent.
Copays refer to the fixed amount you contribute towards a covered healthcare service prior to the commencement of plan coverage.
A deductible is a specific sum you are responsible for paying within a year before your plan initiates coverage for particular services. With a Platinum (or Gold) plan, you won’t have to be concerned about a deductible; your plan will assist with the cost of care immediately upon seeking services.
Coinsurance is the portion of expenses you are responsible for when receiving a covered healthcare service, calculated as a percentage. Under a Gold plan, you would cover 20 percent of your hospital stay costs, while your plan would handle the remaining 80 percent.