That's within the guidelines of the regulations, and is quite common, depending on the metal level of the plan (
bronze plans tend to have the highest out - of - pocket maximums - often at the highest possible level - while gold and platinum plans tend to have the lowest out - of - pocket maximums, typically quite a bit lower than the maximum allowable level).
While
bronze plans tend to be the lowest priced, they also have relatively high out - of - pocket costs when customers go to the doctor, get surgery or buy prescription drugs.
Not exact matches
Gold
plan premiums
tend to be more expensive than lower value
plans because gold
plans pay more toward your health care bills than silver or
bronze plans do.
Bronze and silver
plans are also more reasonable in terms of monthly premiums, while gold and platinum
plans tend to be higher as they offer more coverage.