If both parents have health insurance through their employers, what determines which parent's insurance is primary for their children? Is it the same if the parents are divorced?

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1. If both parents have health insurance through their employers, what determines which parent's insurance is primary for their children? Is it the same if the parents are divorced?

Patient may be subject to balance billing. Patient must pay the difference between the amount allowed by the insurance.
The birthday rule would apply, the working parent who's birthday is first the primary insurance, and who's parent goes second is the secondary insurance. It is different for divorced parents. If a court decides one parent is the responsible party then they will be the primary insurance for their children.
It is based on diagnosis- related group (DRG's), they determine appropriate reimbursement.
One for the employer's compensation insurance carrier, one for the employer one for state compensation board. One for medical record.

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