What term describes a patient who is covered by both Medicare and Medicaid?

• A. Coordinated Coverage
• B. Dual Coverage
• C. Supplemental Coverage
• D. Primary Coverage

Answer: (B)

Having both Medicare and Medicaid is described as dual coverage. This label fits a patient who has two payer sources for health care, with Medicare typically paying first for covered services and Medicaid helping with remaining costs and services Medicare may not cover, depending on state rules. The other terms don’t convey the idea of being enrolled in two programs: coordinated coverage isn’t a standard label, supplemental coverage usually refers to add‑on plans like Medigap that work with Medicare rather than describe dual eligibility, and primary coverage would mean only one payer. So dual coverage is the best description for someone who is covered by both programs.