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[Health Insurance] 12, Coordination of Benefits
Published: April 8, 2026
Duration: 2:45
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The main purpose of Coordination of Benefits (COB) is to prevent receiving payments that exceed 100% of the cost of services.
- How to determine the primary payer when an individual is covered under their own employer's plan and a spouse's plan.
- The "Birthday Rule" makes the primary payer the parent w...