What Is Elimination Period?

A waiting period after a disability or loss begins during which no benefits are paid, functioning like a time-based deductible common in disability income insurance.

Elimination Period across 2 exams

Elimination Period appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

Health Insurance
A waiting period after a disability or loss begins during which no benefits are paid, functioning like a time-based deductible common in disability income insurance.
Health-Only Insurance
A waiting period at the start of a disability or long-term care claim during which no benefits are paid. It functions like a time-based deductible before benefits begin.