Definitions for "Duplication of Benefits"
A situation where identical or overlapping coverage exists between two or more insurance companies or service organizations.
Overlapping or identical coverage of an insured person under two or more health plans, usually the result of contracts with different insurers.
Overlapping or identical coverage of the same insured under two or more health plans, usually the result of contracts of different insurance companies, service organizations, or pre-payment plans; also known as multiple coverage.
This is when someone is covered by multiple policies which have the same benefits.