When coverage begins: Your coverage is effective as of the first day of the month after the administrator receives your enrollment form and first premium payment.
Deferred Coverage Effective Date: All Coverage Effective Dates, changes in coverage effective dates, new dependent coverage effective dates and reinstatement of coverage effective dates for a member or a dependent will be deferred if on the date the Member or a Dependent is to become covered, he or she is Confined or Confined Elsewhere. Such coverage will not start until the first day of the month on or next following the day after: 1) the Member or the Dependent is no longer Confined or Confined Elsewhere; and 2) the Member or the Dependent has engaged in all of the normal and customary activities of a person of like age, gender and good health for at least 15 consecutive days. In no event will dependent insurance become effective before a member becomes insured.
When coverage ends: Your coverage remains in effect if premiums are paid, the Master Policy is in force, and you remain a member, until you reach age 85. Each party may terminate the Policy upon 60 days advanced written notice. Dependent coverage terminates when your coverage terminates, premiums are not paid, or they cease to be eligible dependents.
Satisfaction Guaranteed: Once you receive your Certificate of Insurance you have a full 30 days to review it. If you’re not satisfied, simply return it within 30 days of receipt; premiums paid will be refunded, minus any claims paid.
Definitions: Confined or Confinement means the assignment to a bed in a medical facility for a period of at least 20 consecutive hours or being held in a Hospital for 24 consecutive hours or more. This definition does not include a newborn child's initial Confinement in a Hospital following birth for routine medical and nursing care.
Confined Elsewhere means a Member or a Dependent is unable to perform, unaided, the normal functions of daily living, or leave his/her home or other place of residence without assistance.
Hospital does not include convalescent homes; convalescent, rest or nursing facilities; facilities affording primarily custodial, educational or rehabilitory care; facilities primarily for care of the aged/elderly, care of persons with Substance Abuse Issues/Disorders, or care of persons with Mental and Nervous Disorders; or a distinct unit within a hospital that primarily treats or is dedicated to the care of persons with Substance Abuse Issues/Disorders or Mental and Nervous Disorders.
Exclusions: No benefits are payable under the Policy for any Illness or Injury that results from or is caused by a Covered Person’s: 1) suicide or attempted suicide, whether sane or insane, or intentional self-infliction; 2) voluntary intoxication (as defined by the law of the jurisdiction in which the Illness or Injury occurred) or while under the influence of any narcotic, drug or controlled substance, unless administered by or taken according to the instruction of a Physician or Medical Professional; 3) voluntary intoxication through use of poison, gas or fumes, whether by ingestion, injection, inhalation or absorption; 4) voluntary commission of or attempt to commit a felony, voluntary participation in illegal activities (except for misdemeanor violations), voluntary Participation in a Riot, or voluntary engagement in an illegal occupation; 5) incarceration or imprisonment following conviction for a crime; 6) participation in any organized sport in a professional or semi-professional capacity; 7) travel or activity outside the United States or Canada; or 8) involvement in any declared or undeclared war or act of war (not including acts of terrorism), while serving in the military or an auxiliary unit attached to the military, or working in an area of war whether voluntarily or as required by an employer.
In addition, we will not pay for any benefits under the policy, unless required by law for: 1) elective abortion or complications thereof; 2) artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, test tube fertilization; 3) sterilization, tubal ligation or vasectomy, and reversal thereof; 4) aroma therapeutic, herbal therapeutic, or homeopathic services; 5) any Mental and Nervous Disorder, unless specifically allowed by a provision of this Certificate; 6) Substance Abuse, unless specifically allowed by a provision of this Certificate; 7) medical mishap or negligence on the part of any Physician, Medical Professional, or Therapist, including malpractice; 8) Custodial Care, unless specifically allowed by a benefit provision in this Certificate or any rider attached to the Policy (if applicable); 9) elective or cosmetic surgery or procedures, except for reconstructive surgery: a) incidental to or following surgery for disease, infection or trauma of the involved body part; or b) due to Congenital Anomaly or disease of a Dependent Child which has resulted in a functional defect; 10) dental care or Treatment, except for: a) Treatment due to an Injury to sound natural teeth within 12 months of the Accident; and 11) Treatment necessary due to congenital disease or anomaly. Congenital Anomalies of newborn and newly adopted children are not excluded if otherwise covered under the terms of the Policy.
Other Hospital Indemnity Policy Limitation (Over-Insurance Limitation)
If a covered person is insured under any other Hospital Indemnity Policy underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, any claim for benefit is only payable under one policy. The covered person (or their beneficiary or estate, in the event of death) may elect under which policy benefits are payable. We will return the amount of premium paid for any Other Hospital Indemnity policy that is declined by the covered person retroactive to the later of: 1) the last date any benefit was paid for any covered person under the other Hospital Indemnity policy; or 2) the effective date of insurance for the covered person under the other Hospital Indemnity Policy.
Pre-Existing Condition Limitation:The plan does not pay benefits for any covered illness or covered injury that results from, or is caused or contributed to by, a pre-existing condition until 12 months after a covered person is continuously insured under the Policy. A pre-existing condition limitation of 12 months will also apply to any benefit amount increase or the addition of any benefit under the Policy. If a covered person becomes confined as the result of a pre-existing condition prior to completing this 12-month limitation period, benefits will only be payable for any day of confinement that extends after the end of the limitation period.
Pre-Existing Condition means any Illness or Injury for which a Covered Person received Treatment in the 12 months prior to: the date the Covered Person became insured under the Policy; or the date of any increase in benefit amounts or the addition of any benefit under the Policy.
THIS IS A HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT INDEMNITY POLICY. THE POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS.
This limited health benefit plan (1) does not constitute major medical coverage, and (2) does not satisfy the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) because the coverage does not meet the requirements of minimum essential coverage.
CLICK HERE TO READ AN IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PERSONS ON MEDICARE: THIS INSURANCE DUPLICATES SOME MEDICARE BENEFITS
This Website explains the general purpose of the insurance described, but in no way changes or affects the Policy as actually issued. In the event of a discrepancy between the website and the policy (Master Policy AGP-40009), the terms of the policy apply. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Policies underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company detail exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policies may be continued in full or discontinued. Complete details are in the Certificate of Insurance issued to each insured individual and the Master Policy issued to the policyholder. This program may vary and may not be available to residents of all states.
Underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Hartford, CT 06155.
Hospital Indemnity Form Series includes GBD-2800, GBD-2900, or state equivalent.
99780-HIP
