Describe what is meant by piggybacking.
What will be an ideal response?
This is a term used in conjunction with a Medicare claim indicating a secondary payer has been listed on lines either "B" or "C". This line entry indicates the beneficiary has a supplemental insurance or Medigap coverage which will be instrumental in the payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions.
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The gender, age, and income of a specific population is called its:
A) locality. B) social information. C) demographic. D) psychographic.
Which of the following is part of an employee's contributory plan?
a. The employee must complete the enrollment card listing themselves and their dependents they want covered. b. The application must be received by the employer after the eligibility date of the coverage. c. The employee cannot authorize the applicable payroll deductions. d. The employee's supervisor must be made aware of all preexisting conditions.