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Yes, but it can create problems with the claims. The coverage through your work will probably want your secondary policy to cover the claims first, then they will pick up what is left over. The problem is if your secondary health care policy wants your work coverage to pick up the tab first.

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Q: Can you purchase a secondary health policy on yourself when you have small group coverage through your work?
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