Your patient has Medicare and a type of Medigap insurance. Where should you send the insurance claim when you file her insurance claim?
a. The claim must be filed with Medicare first.
b. The claim must be filed with the Medigap insurance carrier first.
c. The claim must be filed with both insurance carries at the same time.
d. A claim does not have to be filed. Payments from each policy will be automatic.
Answer: a. The claim must be filed with Medicare first.
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