The first layer of protection offered by an insurance carrier.
Insurance that covers from the first dollar, sometimes after a deductible.
Coverage which applies from the first dollar of loss, perhaps after the application of a deductible, as distinct from Excess coverage, which applies after the primary insurance has been exhausted.
Insurance coverage that pays expenses first, without consideration of whether there is any other coverage.
The insurance plan that is required to pay benefits first based on state and federal insurance regulations.
Insurance coverage which covers from the first dollar, perhaps after a deductible, as distinguished from excess coverage which pays only after some primary coverage has been exhausted. Contrast with Excess Insurance.
This is the coverage which pays expenses first, without consideration whether or not there is any other coverage. A system to eliminate duplication of benefits when you are covered under more than one group plan. Benefits under the two plans usually are limited to no more than 100 percent of the claim.