[H031]

hospital income insurance

A type of health insurance policy which pays a specified periodic benefit should the insured be confined to a hospital for accident, illness, or injury. This benefit is paid regardless of whether or not there is other insurance available and is not reflective of or dependent upon the amount of medical expenses involved. Sometimes called hospital confinement insurance.

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