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What does Coordination Of Benefits mean?
Rules that determine which plan processes a claim first when a person has more than one plan.
Illustration — not a plan price
When two plans cover a dependent, the plans apply coordination rules rather than both paying as the primary plan.
The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.
Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.
Source: HealthCare.gov — Glossary · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026