Greg Owen is in the office today for treatment of a small but deep cut he received while cutting laminate for the new floor in his kitchen. He has employer-provided insurance and is also listed as a dependent on his wife's insurance. His DOB is 7/19/1973 and his wife's DOB is 5/23/1978. Which plan will be the primary payer for the children?

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In cases where both parents have employer-provided insurance, the birthday rule is used to determine which plan will be primary for the children. According to this rule, the plan of the parent whose birthday occurs earlier in the calendar year is considered primary. Since Greg's wife was born earlier in the year than him, her insurance plan will be primary for their children.

Greg Owen Is in the Office Today for Treatment of a Small