What is coordination of benefits?

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What is coordination of benefits?

Coordination of benefits is the rule that decides which plan pays first when a person is covered by more than one insurance policy. This sequencing helps prevent overpayments and keeps costs from exceeding the actual charges. In practice, one plan is designated as the primary payer and pays its allowed amount first, up to its limits. The secondary plan then may pay remaining eligible charges according to its own rules and limits, potentially reducing your out-of-pocket costs further. For example, if you have two plans, the primary plan handles its share first, and the secondary plan covers whatever is left, within its coverage. This concept isn’t about doubling payments or fixing billing errors; it’s about coordinating multiple policies so benefits are paid in a clear, orderly way.

Coordination of benefits is the rule that decides which plan pays first when a person is covered by more than one insurance policy. This sequencing helps prevent overpayments and keeps costs from exceeding the actual charges. In practice, one plan is designated as the primary payer and pays its allowed amount first, up to its limits. The secondary plan then may pay remaining eligible charges according to its own rules and limits, potentially reducing your out-of-pocket costs further. For example, if you have two plans, the primary plan handles its share first, and the secondary plan covers whatever is left, within its coverage. This concept isn’t about doubling payments or fixing billing errors; it’s about coordinating multiple policies so benefits are paid in a clear, orderly way.

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