Deciding between two insurance plans

I’m choosing between two plans offered by my employer. Both plans are open-access (can see any specialist without a referral) and cover most of the same services. There is a $0 copay for all mental health services which is great.

The main difference in coverage is that Plan B will partially cover most out of network services, and Plan A will not. The only time I would probably need to see an out of network provider is if I was admitted to the hospital outside of my area (DC, Maryland, Northern VA)

If this were to happen, I would have to pay: Plan A: 100% of the cost

Plan B: $300 deductible + 20% of the “allowed benefit” with Plan B (the price the insurance company deems to be fair, whatever that means)

Some more details:

Plan A: $

1100/year

$20 to see PCP, $30 to see specialist

No out of network coverage (except for ER and urgent care visits)

Inpatient hospitalization facility fee: $300

Plan B:

$1500/year

$10 to see PCP, $20 to see specialist

Out of network is covered after $300 deductible is met, then you pay 20% of “allowed benefit”

Inpatient hospitalization facility fee: $0

I am 25, make $40k after taxes, physically healthy and don’t plan to see a specialist or PCP more than once per year. I don’t plan to move anytime soon.

If I were admitted in my area it would be $300 with Plan A, so still slightly cheaper.

So basically, the question is do I want to pay roughly $400 more per year in case something happens to me and I end up needed to be admitted to the hospital in another state? (Admitted = staying overnight. ER is still covered)

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