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probationary period

A probationary period refers to a provision in some disability income policies stipulating that benefits will not be payable for sickness commencing during a specified time period (e.g., 15–30 days) after inception of the policy.

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probationary period

A probationary period refers to a provision in some disability income policies stipulating that benefits will not be payable for sickness commencing during a specified time period (e.g., 15–30 days) after inception of the policy.

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The purpose is to clarify that the policy is not intended to cover disability resulting from preexisting disease.

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