In insurance, a probationary period is a waiting period during which no benefits will be paid for a disability claim. During this period, the insurance company will review the policyholder's medical history and other relevant information to determine if the disability is related to a pre-existing condition.
Key features of a Disability Probationary Period may include:
- The length of the waiting period is determined by the insurance company and varies by policy.
- The probationary period typically starts on the policy's effective date or the date the policyholder becomes eligible for coverage.
- No benefits will be paid for any disabilities that occur during the probationary period, unless they are due to an accident.
- After the probationary period ends, benefits will be paid according to the policy's terms and conditions.
- The purpose of the probationary period is to prevent people from purchasing a policy after they have already become disabled.