Healthcare Deductible Calculator
See your total out-of-pocket cost at different medical spending levels. Compare bronze, silver, gold plans.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 2026 · Source: HealthCare.gov — Out-of-pocket maximum/limit (2026 and 2027) · Methodology
Your Total Cost
$2,600.00
Plan Pays
$2,400.00
OOP Max Hit At
$32,000.00
How Costs Break Down
| Phase 1: You pay 100% (up to $2,000.00 deductible) | $2,000.00 |
| Phase 2: You pay 20% coinsurance | $600.00 |
| Phase 3: Plan pays 100% after $8,000.00 OOP max | Not reached |
| Your Total Cost | $2,600.00 |
| Plan Pays | $2,400.00 |
Your Cost at Different Spending Levels
| $1,000.00 in medical costs | You pay $1,000.00 |
| $2,500.00 in medical costs | You pay $2,100.00 |
| $5,000.00 in medical costs | You pay $2,600.00 |
| $10,000.00 in medical costs | You pay $3,600.00 |
| $15,000.00 in medical costs | You pay $4,600.00 |
| $25,000.00 in medical costs | You pay $6,600.00 |
| $50,000.00 in medical costs | You pay $8,000.00 |
Illustrative Plan Tiers (at your spending level)
| Bronze ($7,000 ded., $10,600 OOP max) | You pay $5,000.00 |
| Silver ($4,000 ded., $9,800 OOP max) | You pay $4,300.00 |
| Gold ($1,500 ded., $8,700 OOP max) | You pay $2,200.00 |
| Platinum ($500 ded., $4,500 OOP max) | You pay $950.00 |
Sample plans, not averages: compare the real deductible, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximum of the plans you are offered. In 2026 no Marketplace plan can make one person pay more than $10,600 for covered in-network care ($21,200 for a family); the cap rises to $12,000 in 2027.
Use the Healthcare Deductible Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How It Works
Seeing what you actually pay out of pocket at different spending levels turns an abstract insurance plan into a real budget. That clarity matters most when you are weighing plans against your expected medical needs. Laying Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum side by side lets the decision rest on numbers rather than guesswork.
The estimate works through your costs in stages. Your deductible applies first; once it is met, your coinsurance percentage applies to the remaining bills until your out-of-pocket maximum caps the total. Put formally: Total Cost = (Deductible + Coinsurance % * (Medical Bills - Deductible)) OR Out-of-Pocket Maximum, whichever is lower.
The plan tiers at the bottom are sample plans, not averages, with out-of-pocket maximums inside the 2026 Marketplace cap of $10,600 for one person and $21,200 for a family (HealthCare.gov; $12,000 and $24,000 in 2027). Premiums fall outside this calculation, so factor in that separate monthly charge on top of what you see here. Watch too for services carved out of the deductible, such as preventive care, which is frequently covered at 100% before the deductible ever applies. The easiest figure to lowball is your own medical spending, so test a spread of cases, from routine check-ups through unexpected emergencies.
Example: Comparing a Silver Plan with $5,000 in Medical Bills
- 1 You're considering a Silver plan with a $3,000 deductible, 20% coinsurance, and a $7,500 out-of-pocket maximum. You anticipate $5,000 in medical bills for the year 2026.
- 2 First, you pay your $3,000 deductible. The remaining medical bills are $5,000 - $3,000 = $2,000. Your coinsurance on this remaining amount is 20% of $2,000, which is $400.
- 3 Your total out-of-pocket cost for the year would be $3,000 (deductible) + $400 (coinsurance) = $3,400. This is below your $7,500 out-of-pocket maximum.
- 4 At $10,000 of bills you would pay $3,000 + 20% of $7,000 ($1,400) = $4,400, still under the cap. The $7,500 maximum is only reached at $25,500 of bills ($3,000 + $4,500 ÷ 20%), the figure the calculator shows as OOP Max Hit At; above that, the plan pays the rest.
Source: HealthCare.gov — Out-of-pocket maximum/limit (2026 and 2027) · Last updated: October 2026
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