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    Insurance Eligibility

    Whether a patient's health coverage is active and potentially applicable to the services being.

    Definition

    Insurance Eligibility refers to whether a patient's health coverage is active and potentially applicable to the services being considered.

    Why it matters

    Verifying eligibility early helps agencies understand coverage requirements before services are initiated.

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