Secondary.
Never. Medicaid is always the payor of last resort after any and all other coverage, including Medicare.
When a non custodial parent is ordered by the court to pay medical coverage, and the custodial parent applies for Medicaid that does not mean that the dependent child's medical coverage can be terminated by the non custodial parent. The ordered insurance becomes the primary insurance, and Medicaid becomes the secondary.
Sometimes. Depends upon your particular health conditions. One with diabetes, for instance, is going to need secondary medical insurance to help cover the expenses that Medicaid or Medicare do not cover completely.
== == If secondary insurance denies coverage, YOU get to pay the bill. == ==
Yes, you can qualify for Medicaid during pregnancy even if you have health insurance that does not cover maternity benefits. Many states offer Medicaid programs specifically for pregnant women, which provide coverage for prenatal care, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Eligibility typically depends on your income and household size. It's important to check your state's Medicaid guidelines to understand the application process and benefits available.
Primary insurance coverage is what is first used when a medical service is being rendered. This is what will be billed first. Secondary insurance is supposed to cover what the primary insurance does not.
A couples plan for insurance coverage can offer benefits such as cost savings, shared coverage for medical expenses, and the convenience of managing insurance together.
A newborn should be able to get individual coverage instead of medicaid. It just depends on the insurance company you want to work with to see exactly what kind of coverage is available for the child.
No - Medicaid (and the taxpayers) expect you to apply for any and all alternative means of coverage. Having other insurance won't make you ineligible for Medicaid, but you need to tell your caseworker so that providers will know to bill the other insurance first, then Medicaid.
Having private insurance does not make one ineligible for Medicaid or Medicare.
Yes, if the secondary insurance plan covers it In the pharmacy (drugs) world of primary and secondary coverage, this is true.
Options for insurance coverage between jobs include COBRA coverage, short-term health insurance plans, health insurance marketplaces, and Medicaid for those who qualify based on income and other factors.