HOSPITAL INDEMNITY

Additional cash benefits for covered hospital events.

Hospital indemnity coverage can pay fixed benefits for certain covered hospital admissions, stays, or related services, depending on the policy.

WHAT TO REVIEW

Understand exactly when and how benefits are paid.

Hospital indemnity insurance is not a replacement for comprehensive medical coverage. Benefit schedules, exclusions, and limitations vary by policy.

Covered events

Review admission, daily confinement, intensive-care, and outpatient benefits.

Benefit schedule

Confirm fixed payment amounts and maximum benefit periods.

Limitations

Check exclusions, waiting periods, pre-existing-condition provisions, and age limits.