Allowed Amount — definition (Health Insurance)

Maximum amount on which payment is based for covered health care services. This may be called “eligible expense,” “payment allowance" or "negotiated rate." If your provider charges more than the allowed amount, you may have to pay the difference. (See Balance Billing)

U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — HealthCare.gov Glossary retrieved 2014-05-16

Maximum amount on which payment is based for covered health care services. This may be called “eligible expense,” “payment allowance” or “negotiated rate.” If your provider charges more than the allowed amount, you may have to pay the difference. (See Balance Billing.)

Maryland Health Connection — Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms retrieved 2014-05-18

Maximum amount on which payment is based for covered health care services. This may be called “eligible expense,” “payment allowance" or "negotiated rate." If your provider charges more than the allowed amount, you may have to pay the difference. (See Balance Billing.)

MNsure — Glossary of Insurance Terms retrieved 2014-05-28