What does the carryover provision allow in a health insurance policy?

The carryover provision in a health insurance policy specifically allows insured individuals to use eligible medical expenses incurred within the last three months of a policy year to satisfy the deductible for the upcoming policy year. This means that if a patient has medical expenses that they did not meet their deductible with during the current year, they can use those expenses from the prior three months to help meet the deductible for the following year. This provision is beneficial as it provides some leeway for policyholders who may have had significant medical expenses that didn't fall within the timeframe needed to meet their current year's deductible, thereby potentially easing financial strain in the following year.

This feature emphasizes the importance of timing in medical expenses and caters to individuals who may encounter high costs in specific months, ensuring they do not lose the benefit of those expenses.