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What is accident insurance and how does it work?
Answer
Accident insurance is supplemental coverage that can pay fixed benefits when you experience a covered accidental injury. Payments may be tied to services such as an emergency room visit, fracture, ambulance ride, surgery, or follow up care.
What to Know
The policy is not a replacement for medical insurance. Your health plan processes the medical claim under its own rules, while the accident policy pays according to its benefit schedule if the event qualifies. Exclusions and benefit amounts vary by policy.
What to Do Next
Review the benefit schedule rather than the marketing headline. Check which accidents and services qualify, how claims are filed, and whether the benefit would meaningfully help with your deductible or other expenses.
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