If Oscar had an indemnity plan that pays 90 percent of his charges with a $1,000 deductible and a $5,000 stop-loss provision, how much would he have to pay out of pocket? Round the answer to the nearest dollar. $   What would Oscar's out-of-pocket expenses be if he belonged to an HMO with a $40 co-pay for office visits? Assume there are no other out-of-pocket costs. Round the answer to the nearest dollar. $   Monthly premiums are $320 for the indemnity plan and $455 for the HMO. If he has no other medical expenses this year, which plan provides more cost-effective coverage for Oscar?

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Oscar Wang was seriously injured in a snowboarding accident that broke both his legs and an arm. His medical expenses included five days of hospitalization at $900 a day, $9,400 in surgical fees, $6,800 in physician's fees (including time in the hospital and six follow-up office visits), $460 in prescription medications, and $2,100 for physical therapy treatments. All of these charges fall within customary and reasonable payment amounts.

  1. If Oscar had an indemnity plan that pays 90 percent of his charges with a $1,000 deductible and a $5,000 stop-loss provision, how much would he have to pay out of pocket? Round the answer to the nearest dollar.

    $  

  2. What would Oscar's out-of-pocket expenses be if he belonged to an HMO with a $40 co-pay for office visits? Assume there are no other out-of-pocket costs. Round the answer to the nearest dollar.

    $  

  3. Monthly premiums are $320 for the indemnity plan and $455 for the HMO. If he has no other medical expenses this year, which plan provides more cost-effective coverage for Oscar?

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