Greg Owen is in the office today for treatment of a small but deep cut he received while cutting laminate for the new floor in his kitchen. He has employer-provided insurance and is also listed as a dependent on his wife's insurance. His DOB is 7/19/1973 and his wife's DOB is 5/23/1978. Who is the primary payer in this case?
A. Medicare, because Greg is over 65
B. Medicaid, because Greg does not think he can afford to have sutures
C. Greg's wife's insurance, because her birthday occurs earlier in the calendar year
D. Workers' Compensation, since Greg is employed full-time
E. Greg's insurance, because he was born 5 years earlier than his wife
Answer: E
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