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1. Payment of claims

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workInsured can't begin legal action until 60 days have passed since filing proof of loss; and can't begin legal proceedings after 3 years have passed since filing proof of loss1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)

2. Reinstatement provisions

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumInsured can't begin legal action until 60 days have passed since filing proof of loss; and can't begin legal proceedings after 3 years have passed since filing proof of lossStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)

3. Time limit on certain defenses provision

States who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workInsured can't begin legal action until 60 days have passed since filing proof of loss; and can't begin legal proceedings after 3 years have passed since filing proof of loss1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium

4. Legal action against insurer

States who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workInsured can't begin legal action until 60 days have passed since filing proof of loss; and can't begin legal proceedings after 3 years have passed since filing proof of loss

5. Insurance with other insurers (optional)

States who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workThe two companies will pay the claim on a proportionate basis1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium

6. Misstatement of age provision (optional)

States who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workIns. co. has the right to adjust death benefits if insured misstated their age; can not void the policy - only adjust the benefits1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium

7. Right to examine/ free look

1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workInsured has right to a complete refund if they mail the policy back to ins. co. within 10 days of delivery

8. Other insurance with this insurer (optional)

Insured has two or more policies with the insurer providing the same insurance: insurer can set a max amount of ins. allowed and cap the insured to that amount - then must void any excess policy and refund premium1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)

9. Claims procedures provisions: proof of loss

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)90 time frame for insured to give ins. co. claims forms back

10. Conformity with state law (optional)

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)If any provision of the policy does not conform with state law - the policy may be revised to comply

11. Change of occupation provision (optional)

States who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)For disability income policies: ins. co. has the right to either reduce the benefits or the premium if insured changes their occupation during the policy period.1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work

12. Optional provisions

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumProtect the insurer

13. Renewal provisions

1) noncancelable: ins. co. will guarantee the premium and coverage up to a specific age=disability income policy; 2) guaranteed renewable: coverage will be guaranteed to a specific age/does not guarantee premium; 3) conditionally renewable: does not guarantee premium or coverage - but can't be cancelled unless insured retired or changed to a more hazardous job=disability income policy; 4) optionally renewable: ins. co. can non-renew for a)over-utilization - b) discontinuance of a class of business - c) malingering - d) any other reason as long it is actuarial based1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work

14. Required provisions

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumProtect the insured

15. Illegal occupation (optional)

Policy will not pay benefits if they are the result of insured committing any felony or being engaged in any illegal occupation1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work

16. Claims procedures provisions: notice of claim

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workMeans insured has 20 days to tell ins. co. that something happened and they plan to file a claim1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)

17. Unpaid premiums (optional)

1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumIf insured files a claim during the grace period - ins. co. can deduct amount of any overdue premium from the amount of benefits.States who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work

18. Claims procedures provisions: time payment of claims

Medical expense policy claims must be paid within 30 days; disability income insurance policy claims can not be paid any less frequently than monthly1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium

19. Entire contract - changes provision

1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premiumStates that entire contract includes anything attached to the contract; insurance company can not reference anything else when it comes to paying a claim; plus no one can alter the policy unless they are an executive officer of the ins. co. (ceo - cfo - coo)

20. Physical examination and autopsies

If insured is receiving benefits from health ins. policy - ins. co. has right to asked insured to take physical exam at reasonable intervals of time; ins. co. may conduct autopsy for any health policy with a death benefit as long as not prohibited by lawStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume work1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium

21. Claims procedures provisions: claim forms

Ins. co. has 15 days to give insured the blank claims forms necessary to file a claim (after the 15 days - insured can write claim on anything and company has to accept it)1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workStates who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)

22. Grace period provisions

States who will receive the benefits of the policy (disability = insured; medical expense could be insured or could be assigned to doctor)1) medical expense insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to determine if statements made on application are accurate; 2) disability income insurance: ins. co. has 2 years to verify the statements made on the application - and the 2 year clock stops ticking if insured is disabled - to start ticking again when they resume workBased on premium mode: weekly premium=7 days; monthly=10days; quarterly - semi-annual - or annual=31 days1) health ins. co. does not have to reinstate if a policy lapses; 2) if they decide to do so then: a) reinstatement application must be filled out; b) ins. co. has 45 days to make a decision; c) if insured does not hear back within 45 days then policy is automatically reinstated d) with new 10 day probationary period beginning on the effective date of coverage and excluding all illness during the 10 days - accidents will be covered; e) inso co has the right to collect up to 60 days of past due premium

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