What does “primary” medical coverage mean?

“€œPrimary” designates the order in which an Emergency Medical claim is filed within a travel insurance policy. A policy with Primary Emergency Medical coverage allows travelers to file a claim for reimbursement directly with their travel insurance provider. If a traveler has any remaining medical expenses after filing a claim with the travel insurance company, they may then file a separate claim with their own health insurance provider. “Secondary”€ Emergency Medical coverage is the alternative form of medical insurance. This coverage requires that you first claim directly with your own primary health insurance provider before claiming for medical expenses with… Read More