If a patient has more than one insurance plan, the determination of how much will be paid by each is known as:

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When a patient has more than one insurance plan, the coordination of benefits process determines which plan is primary and which is secondary. The primary plan pays first, and the secondary plan covers the remaining costs, up to the limits of the plan. This process is also called "dual coverage" or "multiple coverage." Assignment of benefits refers to patients giving healthcare providers permission to bill insurance directly for services. The "birthday rule" is used to determine which parent's insurance is primary when both parents have coverage for a dependent child. Verification of benefits is the process of confirming a patient's insurance coverage before providing services.

If a Patient Has More Than One Insurance Plan, the Determination