Maria is covered under a group medical expense plan as an employee.She is also covered under her husband's plan as a dependent.If Maria is hospitalized,how will each plan respond to her medical bills if both plans have the typical coordination-of-benefits provision?

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Maria's plan is primary because she is the employee covered under that plan. Her husband's plan is secondary because she is covered as a dependent under it. The primary plan pays first, and the secondary plan may cover remaining eligible expenses.

Maria Is Covered Under a Group Medical Expense Plan as an Employee.She