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Carter Gray

Carter Gray is one of the Managing Principals of Pacific Insurance Group in Bellevue, Washington. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from the University of Washington and has been licensed in the insurance industry since 2000, helping thousands of clients with their insurance journey.
The Medicare Summary Notice is essentially a statement of your healthcare activity.
It is a private company that has been awarded a contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to manage specific aspects of the Medicare program.
It refers to the payment that healthcare providers receive from the Medicare program for the services they deliver to Medicare beneficiaries.
A Medicare lien is a legal claim that Medicare places on funds from a settlement, judgment, or award received by a beneficiary.
In certain situations, Medicare acts as the secondary payer, meaning another insurance policy is responsible for paying first.
The Health Insurance Claim (HIC) Number is a unique identifier assigned to Medicare beneficiaries.
PECOS, which stands for Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System, is an online database and enrollment system used by Medicare.
Understanding when Medicare is the primary payer is essential for ensuring accurate billing and maximizing your healthcare coverage.
Aetna Medicare is a suite of health insurance plans designed to provide comprehensive coverage to individuals eligible for Medicare.

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