Problem:
Michael Howitt of Berkley, Michigan, recently had his gallbladder removed. His total bill for this event, which was his only health care expense for the year, came to $13,890. His health insurance plan has a $500 annual deductible and an 80/20 coinsurance provision. The cap on Michael's coinsurance share is $2,000.
a. How much of the bill will Michael pay?
b. How much of the bill will be paid by Michael's insurance?