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What does Exclusion mean?
A service, item, or circumstance the plan document says it does not cover.
Illustration — not a plan price
An excluded service can remain the member's responsibility and may not count toward the deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.
The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.
Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.
Source: HealthCare.gov — Glossary · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026