Bob Johnson goes to his participating HMO provider for a checkup and a flu shot. The allowed charge for a checkup is $80, and the physician's usual fee is $85. The allowed charge for the flu shot is $50, and the physician's usual fee is $40. How much is Mr. Johnson charged for the visit?

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In an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plan, members typically pay a fixed copayment for services, but they are not charged extra for the difference between a provider's usual fees and the allowed charge. Since the question does not specify that Mr. Johnson has a copayment for the visit or the flu shot, it is assumed that he is not charged anything for these services.

Bob Johnson Goes to His Participating HMO Provider for a Checkup