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Waiting Period

A plain-English definition from the DeployIT insurance technology glossary.

In short: The time after policy start during which specified conditions or treatments aren't covered (initial, disease-specific and PED waiting periods).

Related terms

PED (Pre-Existing Disease)
A condition diagnosed or treated before policy purchase.
Portability
The IRDAI-enabled right to switch health insurers while carrying forward waiting-period credits.

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