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Figure Out When Medicare Is the Primary Payer

Published on Fri Aug 18, 2023

Question: One of our patients has Medicare but is also insured through a group help plan from a small business. We know the Medicare Secondary Payer rules, but how do we determine when Medicare is the primary insurance? Texas Subscriber Answer: Many practices are schooled in the MSP regulations, but there is confusion about when Medicare is the primary payer. [...]
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