Supplemental Coverage
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
What Is Hospital Indemnity Insurance?
Hospital indemnity insurance is supplemental coverage that may provide a fixed cash benefit when you experience a covered hospitalization or other covered medical event, depending on the policy.
Unlike traditional major medical insurance, which generally pays providers or reimburses covered medical expenses according to the terms of the health plan, hospital indemnity insurance typically provides a predetermined benefit directly to you when you meet the policy's requirements.
Depending on the plan, benefits may be available for covered hospital confinement, outpatient surgery, emergency room treatment, or other qualifying services.
The benefit you receive can generally be used at your discretion. For example, you may choose to use it toward deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, transportation, household bills, or other expenses that may arise while you are recovering.
Benefits, covered events, benefit amounts, exclusions, limitations, and eligibility vary by policy.
