Identify the correct order of payment when Medicaid and TRICARE for Life coverage exist simultaneously for one individual.

A. The order is not important, either TRICARE or Medicaid may pay first.
B. Medicaid pays first, and TRICARE covers the remaining expenses.
C. TRICARE pays first, and Medicaid covers the remaining expenses.
D. None of these are correct; an individual cannot have Medicaid and TRICARE for Life coverage.

Answer: C

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