if both nondivorced parents of a dependent child have insurance that will cover the child, which policy is considered to be the primary carrier for the child?

Answer 1

Check the birthday rule in these sites.

http://www.lpch.org/forPatientsVisitors/FinancialInsurance/insuranceGlossary.html

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_designate_the_primary_and_secondary_insurance_coverage_yourself