Which of the following statements is true?
A) Either Medicare or Medicaid can be the secondary payer, as it will depend on the patient's plans.
B) Neither Medicare nor Medicaid will be the secondary payer.
C) Medicaid is the secondary payer to Medicare.
D) Medicare is the secondary payer to Medicaid.

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Medicaid is generally the payer of last resort, meaning it pays after other third-party payers, like Medicare, have paid. Therefore, when both Medicare and Medicaid cover a patient, Medicare pays first, and Medicaid pays second, covering remaining eligible costs not covered by Medicare.

Which of the Following Statements Is True