Why do I have to give you information about other insurance if I have Medicare coverage?

Why do I have to give you information about other insurance if I have Medicare coverage?

November 4, 2022 in

We need information about all of your insurance coverage. Medicare requires us to bill any insurance company that may be responsible before we bill Medicare. We cannot file claims until your other insurance company has determined what they are responsible for paying.

If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, that plan is responsible for your medical claims. Medicare Advantage Plans are not the same as Medigap plans or Medicare Supplements. Some Medicare Advantage Plans have provider networks and may require you obtain a referral for services.

• For more information on Medicare Advantage plans, refer to Medicare's “Medicare and You” handbook.
• For information on how your Medicare Advantage Plan works, contact your insurance plan or refer to the Evidence of Coverage supplied by your plan.