Insurance Terms

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Insurance

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An arrangement in which an individual will receive financial protection or reimbursement of losses from an insurer.

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Policy

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The contract between an insurance company and the insured individual.

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Coverage

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The amount of liability protection offered to an individual through an insurance policy.

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Premium

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The amount of money paid for an insurance policy.

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Grace Period

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The amount of time after the premium is due in which a policyholder can make a payment without suffering a lapse in coverage.

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Deductible

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The amount of money you will pay out of pocket before the insurance company will make a payment.

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Claim

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A formal request by a policyholder to their insurance company for compensation for a covered loss.

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Copays

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The payments an individual makes each time they get medical service.

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Out-of-Pocket Maximum

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The most a policyholder has to spend for covered services in a year.

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Liability Insurance

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Protection against claims resulting from personal injury or property damage as the result of an auto accident.