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TRIAD 5000 vs 7350 PPO: what changes in 2026?
The 5000 and 7350 TRIAD PPO designs trade monthly estimates against different deductibles and post-deductible cost sharing.
Read past the premium
The linked SBCs show a $5,000 individual in-network deductible on the 5000 option and $7,350 on the 7350 option. The rate sheet generally lists a lower pre-underwriting monthly amount for the 7350 design on the same age and household row. The premium saving is only one side of the tradeoff.
The bill after the deductible differs
The 5000 SBC commonly shows 20% in-network coinsurance after its deductible for hospital and outpatient surgery services. The 7350 SBC lists 0% for those same service rows after its higher deductible. Office visit copays also differ. Those details make a simple deductible-only comparison misleading.
Use two cost scenarios
Estimate a routine year with premiums and expected visits, then a costly year involving the services you may actually need. Check the in-network out-of-pocket limit, non-network terms, pre-certification requirements and exclusions in each SBC. A displayed TRIAD amount remains a pre-underwriting estimate, not an approved premium.
Make the comparison useful
The 7350 design may appeal to someone seeking a lower initial premium estimate and willing to take on more early-year expense. The 5000 design may deserve closer attention when a planned procedure is likely. Neither is automatically right. Put your exact care needs, approved premium, deductible remaining and benefit limits in the same worksheet before choosing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 7350 option always cheaper?
No. Its published premium estimate is generally lower for the same age and household row, but the higher deductible and actual care can change total cost.
Educational information reviewed October 28, 2026. Product terms, rates, network access, state availability and underwriting can change. The current official plan documents and written eligibility decision control. Prestige is an independent insurance agency, not the insurer.
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