This is the maximum amount on which payment is based for covered health care services. This may also be called “allowed amount,” “eligible expense,” “payment allowance,” “contracted rate,” or “negotiated rate.” HMAA’s payment is based on the eligible charge, not the billed charge. If the provider is not in our network, the rate is based on an established eligible fee schedule and you will be responsible for the difference between the billed amount and our payment.
