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In insurance terminology, the 'waiting period' is best described as:

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Insurance Awareness - Health Insurance
In insurance terminology, the 'waiting period' is best described as:
AThe period after policy issuance during which claims for certain illnesses are not admissible
BThe time allowed to pay premium after due date without penalty
CThe time taken by insurer to process a claim
DThe free look period for policy cancellation
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Define waiting period

    Waiting period is the initial period after policy start when claims for certain illnesses are not payable.
  2. Step 2: Eliminate other options

    The time allowed to pay premium after due date without penalty is grace period, C is claim processing time, D is free look period.
  3. Final Answer:

    The period after policy issuance during which claims for certain illnesses are not admissible → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    This matches the standard definition of waiting period in insurance.
Quick Trick: Waiting period = no claims for specific illnesses immediately after policy start.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing waiting period with grace period or free look period.
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